New Delhi: Weightlifter Rishikant Singh Chanambam produced an outstanding performance for India in the Commonwealth Games 2026 and has won India's second medal in the games. Rishikant has won a silver medal in the men's 60 kg category. He lifted 264 kilograms, which includes 121 kg snatch and 143 kg wipe & jerk. He moreover created a Commonwealth Games record by lifting this weight. This is India's second medal in the games. Jhandu Kumar, in para powerlifting, won the first medal for India.
What was the performance of Rishikant Singh Chanambam?
Rishikant's performance in the whole event was outstanding. He lifted 121 kilograms in the snatch round and created a new Commonwealth Games record. In the wipe & wiggle round, he had to squatter some difficulty. Despite that, he lifted 143 kilograms in his only successful attempt. Without combining his highest lifts in both events, he won the silver medal with a total score of 264 kilograms.
What did Rishikant Singh Chanambam say without his performance?
He said, " I fought very hard, and today I won a silver medal. I am very happy. This medal that I won today isn't mine; it belongs to everyone, to all of India. To everyone who supported—the Indian Government, the Indian Weightlifting Federation, the supporting staff, and my whirligig of friends... this is for everyone..."
Further, Rishikanta Singh said, "I take my Guru's name, Vijay Sharma, under whom I train, the Indian Chief Coach. He taught us a lot well-nigh how to compete and how to train. I had no doubts well-nigh my training. I was completely focused... first, I dedicate this to our Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi considering he has given a lot of benefits to our sports..."
What was the performance of other Indian athletes?
In lawn bowls, women doubles competition, India lost to Namibia. But plane without this loss, the Indian team is still in the race for the semifinals.
Who is the most awaited athlete to watch?
Every sports lover in the country is waiting for star Indian weightlifter and Olympic champion Mirabai Chanu. She will be competing for her third subsequent Commonwealth Games gold medal.
