Bindyarani Devi Wins Bronze Medal at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Women's 58kg Weightlifting
Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi showcases her strength and determination, clinching a well-deserved bronze medal in the Women's 58kg category at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on July 27, 2026. This significant achievement marks her second career CWG medal, contributing to India's impressive and growing medal tally at the prestigious event.
Bindyarani Devi has once again etched her name in Indian weightlifting history, securing a bronze medal in the Women's 58kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The 27-year-old athlete's stellar performance on Monday, July 27, 2026, added a crucial medal to India's burgeoning tally, bringing the nation's count to six at the prestigious event. Gyaneshwari Yadav Wins Silver Medal in Commonwealth Games 2026 Women's 53kg Weightlifting Final.
A Gutsy Performance in Glasgow
Competing at the Commonwealth Arena in Glasgow, Bindyarani Devi, a seasoned lifter from Manipur, showcased her determination and strength in a highly competitive field. Her efforts on the day culminated in a well-deserved podium finish, securing the bronze for India in the Women's 58kg weightlifting event. The Women's 58kg final was a keenly contested affair, with lifters from across the Commonwealth vying for top honours. Nigeria's Rafiatu Lawal, a gold medalist from Birmingham 2022, notably set a Games record in the snatch section by lifting 103kg.
Bindyarani Devi's Illustrious Career
Born on January 27, 1999, Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam has been a formidable presence in Indian weightlifting for several years. Her journey to elite status began after switching from Taekwondo to weightlifting in 2013, finding her calling in the sport where her physique was deemed more suitable. This bronze in Glasgow marks her second Commonwealth Games medal, following a memorable silver medal win in the Women's 55kg category at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. In Birmingham, she achieved a total lift of 202 kg, including a Games and national record-breaking clean & jerk lift of 116 kg. Her impressive career highlights also include a gold medal in the clean and jerk at the 2021 World Weightlifting Championships (55kg), a silver at the 2023 Asian Championships (55kg), and a gold at the 2019 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships (55kg). She strategically moved to the 58kg category in late 2025 in preparation for this competition.
India's Medal Haul Continues
Bindyarani Devi's bronze medal contributes significantly to India's overall performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. As of July 27, 2026, India's medal tally stands at one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. This includes Mirabai Chanu's gold in the Women's 48kg category, silver medals from Rishikanta Singh (Men's 60kg) and Muthupandi Raja (Men's 65kg) in weightlifting, along with Gyaneshwari Yadav's silver in Women's 53kg. Jhandu Kumar also secured a bronze in Para Powerlifting (Men's heavyweight). This ongoing success underscores India's prowess in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, a sport where the nation has historically excelled.
Bindyarani Devi's bronze in Glasgow is a proud moment for India, showcasing her enduring talent and adding another chapter to her remarkable sporting career. Her achievement inspires aspiring weightlifters nationwide and reaffirms India's strong presence on the global weightlifting stage.
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