India’s impressive run in weightlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games continued as Harjinder Kaur secured the silver medal in the women’s event, further strengthening the country’s medal tally in the sport.
Harjinder produced a composed and consistent performance across both the snatch and clean & jerk disciplines. Her successful lifts kept her in medal contention throughout the competition, allowing her to finish second behind the gold medallist after a closely fought contest.
The silver medal marked India’s seventh weightlifting medal at the Games, underlining the team’s depth and strong preparation. Indian lifters have delivered several podium finishes in Glasgow, making weightlifting one of the country’s most successful disciplines at the tournament.
Following her achievement, Harjinder expressed satisfaction with her performance and credited her coaches and support staff for helping her prepare for the competition. Her result also added valuable points to India’s overall medal standings as the nation continued to perform strongly across multiple sporting events.
The latest podium finish reflects India’s growing consistency in international weightlifting, with both experienced athletes and emerging talents making their mark on the Commonwealth stage. Harjinder’s silver is expected to inspire more young lifters while boosting the confidence of the Indian contingent for the remaining events.
With several competitions still to come, India will look to maintain its momentum and add more medals to an already successful Commonwealth Games campaign.
