CWG 2026: Bindyarani Devi wins bronze in 58kg weightlifting with 199kg total
Synopsis
Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam delivered another Commonwealth Games medal — this time bronze in the 58kg class at Glasgow 2026 — with a 199kg total that edged England's Eliza Pratt by just 3kg. It is her second CWG podium in as many editions, and India's fifth weightlifting medal of the Games, reinforcing the sport's status as the country's most reliable medal factory at the Commonwealth level.
Key Takeaways
Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam won bronze in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at CWG 2026 in Glasgow on 27 July .
Her combined lift of 199kg — 87kg snatch and 112kg clean and jerk — secured third place.
Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal won gold ( 229kg ); Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau took silver ( 215kg ).
This is Bindyarani's second CWG medal — she had won silver at the 2022 Birmingham Games in the 55kg category.
The bronze is India's fifth weightlifting medal at the 2026 Glasgow Games .
Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated her via a social media post.
Manipur weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam clinched a bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting competition at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday, 27 July, lifting a combined 199kg — 87kg in snatch and 112kg in clean and jerk. The podium finish added India's fifth weightlifting medal of the Games and extended the country's strong run in the discipline.
How the Competition Unfolded
Bindyarani was level with England's Eliza Pratt after the snatch phase, both having lifted 87kg. The Indian lifter then pulled clear in the clean and jerk, successfully completing lifts of 110kg and 112kg before failing to clear 116kg on her final attempt. Pratt ended fourth with a total of 196kg, narrowly missing the podium.
Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal dominated the event, claiming gold with a combined lift of 229kg — 103kg snatch and 126kg clean and jerk. Lawal, who had also won gold four years ago in the 59kg category, underlined her status as the premier lifter in this weight class. Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau took silver with a total of 215kg (94kg snatch + 121kg clean and jerk).
Minister Mandaviya Hails the Performance
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated Bindyarani in a social media post on Monday. 'Grit, grip, and glory! Many congratulations to Bindyarani Devi on winning a Bronze medal in the Women's 58kg category and securing India's fifth medal in Weightlifting. Keep making the nation proud,' he wrote.
Bindyarani's CWG Record and What It Means
This is not Bindyarani's first Commonwealth Games medal. At the 2022 Birmingham Games, she had won a silver medal in the 55kg category, establishing herself as one of India's most consistent international weightlifters. Competing in a higher weight class in Glasgow, she again demonstrated the composure and technical consistency that have defined her career on the global stage.
Notably, weightlifting has once again emerged as one of India's most productive disciplines at the Commonwealth Games, contributing a significant share of the overall medal tally. This bronze continues a pattern of podium finishes that Indian weightlifters have delivered across successive editions of the Games.
India's Glasgow Campaign in Perspective
The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games have seen Indian weightlifters punch consistently above expectations. With five medals in the discipline alone, the sport is reinforcing its role as a reliable medal source for the country — a trend that coaches and federation officials are likely to highlight when making the case for increased support ahead of the next Olympic cycle.
Point of View
And structural investment — not just ministerial congratulations — will determine whether that gap closes before Los Angeles 2028.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Bindyarani Devi win at CWG 2026?
Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam won a bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting competition at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 27 July. She lifted a combined 199kg — 87kg in snatch and 112kg in clean and jerk.
Who won gold in the women's 58kg weightlifting at CWG 2026?
Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal won the gold medal with a dominant combined lift of 229kg (103kg snatch + 126kg clean and jerk). Lawal had also won gold in the 59kg category at the previous Commonwealth Games edition.
How many CWG medals has Bindyarani Devi won?
Bindyarani Devi has won two Commonwealth Games medals. She claimed silver at the 2022 Birmingham Games in the 55kg category and bronze at the 2026 Glasgow Games in the 58kg category.
How did Bindyarani Devi secure the bronze over England's Eliza Pratt?
Both Bindyarani and England's Eliza Pratt were tied at 87kg after the snatch phase. Bindyarani pulled ahead with a stronger clean and jerk performance, successfully lifting 112kg, while Pratt ended on a total of 196kg to finish fourth.
What is India's weightlifting medal count at CWG 2026?
India has won five medals in weightlifting at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with Bindyarani Devi's bronze being the fifth. Weightlifting has consistently been one of India's most productive disciplines at the Commonwealth Games.
