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Yadav Secures Two Medals at Asian Weightlifting Championship
13 May
Summary
- Gyaneshwari Yadav earned silver in snatch and bronze overall.
- She lifted a combined weight of 194kg in the 53kg category.
- The event is a qualifier for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Gyaneshwari Yadav of India has achieved a significant feat at the 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar. Competing in the 53kg category, Yadav secured two medals, demonstrating her prowess in the sport.
She earned a silver medal in the snatch discipline. Following this, Yadav clinched an overall bronze medal, successfully lifting a combined total of 194kg across both snatch and clean & jerk. This performance places her among the top lifters in the continent.
The championships, which commenced on Monday, are a vital qualifying event for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Athletes from 28 Asian nations and two Commonwealth countries are participating, making it a highly competitive stage.
China's Jinlan Zhao secured the gold medal in Yadav's category with a dominant lift of 216kg, while Vietnam's Hoai Huong Nguyen took silver with a total of 195kg. India's medal tally was boosted earlier by Komal Kohar, who won bronze in the women's 48kg category on Monday.
