Indian weightlifter Lovepreet Singh secures silver at Glasgow 2026

Indian heavyweight lifter Lovepreet Singh grabbed the silver medal in the men's +110 kg division during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. He demonstrated excellent form and led the competition until the final moments of the event. New Zealand competitor David Andrew Liti snatched the gold medal by lifting an astounding 223 kg in his last clean and jerk attempt. This remarkable final lift erased a steep 15 kg deficit and allowed the New Zealander to win by a mere one kilogram margin.

Before that dramatic conclusion, Lovepreet maintained total control over the field. He successfully executed all three of his snatch attempts, recording a top lift of 176 kg. Upgrading his performance from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games where he secured bronze, Lovepreet showed immense progress on the international stage this year. Historically, Indian weightlifters consistently deliver strong medal performances at the Commonwealth Games, and this event proved no different. His latest silver brings India's overall medal count in weightlifting and para-weightlifting events to nine, successfully closing out the weightlifting schedule for the nation.

Track And Field Results Deliver Mixed Outcomes

Beyond weightlifting, Indian track and field competitors faced tough challenges in Scotland. Sprinter Animesh Kujur concluded his campaign on Thursday, missing the men's 200m final. The 23-year-old athlete recorded a time of 20.65 seconds, placing him sixth in the second semifinal and 17th overall out of 24 runners. His semifinal pace fell noticeably short of his season-best 20.46 seconds, which he achieved earlier that day to win his heat and qualify in the seventh overall position.

Shot put specialists Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill also fought hard in the men's final at Scotstoun Stadium. Both athletes narrowly missed podium positions against strong international rivals. Toor captured fifth place by launching his best throw of 20.27 metres. Meanwhile, Gill secured seventh place after he registered a season-best mark of 20.03 metres, concluding India's efforts in this specific discipline for the 2026 games.