Lovepreet Singh wins silver for India at Commonwealth Games

Indian weightlifter Lovepreet Singh won a silver medal in the men's 110kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in a dramatic contest decided by a single kilogram. His total lift of 388kg was narrowly bested by New Zealand's David Liti, who claimed gold with a Games record total of 389kg.

The competition at the Scottish Event Campus unfolded as a tense duel between the two athletes. Lovepreet established a commanding lead in the snatch portion, setting a new Commonwealth Games record with a lift of 176kg, which gave him a 10-kilogram advantage over Liti. However, the contest turned dramatically in the clean and jerk. After successfully lifting 212kg, Lovepreet failed in his final attempt at 217kg. Liti seized the opportunity, hoisting a Games record 223kg on his second attempt to secure the gold medal by the narrowest possible margin. England's Andrew Griffiths finished third with a total of 356kg.

Following the event, Lovepreet expressed disappointment at missing the final lift that could have secured gold, but his performance was widely praised for its quality and composure under pressure. The silver medal contributed to India's overall...