CWG 2026: Bindyarani Devi wins 58kg weightlifting bronze in Glasgow
Synopsis
Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam stepped onto the Commonwealth Games podium for the second consecutive edition, but her 199kg total — 9kg below her personal best — and a jury-reversed no-lift in the clean and jerk underline how fine the margins are at the top. India's weightlifters have now delivered four of the country's six medals in Glasgow, cementing the sport's status as the nation's most dependable CWG currency.
Key Takeaways
Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam won bronze in women's 58kg weightlifting at CWG 2026 in Glasgow on 27 July 2025 .
Her combined lift of 199kg ( 87kg snatch + 112kg clean and jerk) secured third place, ahead of England's Eliza Pratt ( 196kg ).
Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal took gold with 229kg ; Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau won silver with 215kg .
The result is below Bindyarani's personal best of 208kg ; a jury-reversed no-lift in the clean and jerk added pressure during the competition.
India's CWG 2026 tally stands at six medals — 1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze , with weightlifting contributing four of them.
Bindyarani previously won silver in the 55kg class at the 2022 Birmingham Games.
Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam claimed a bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Monday, 27 July, lifting a combined 199kg to finish on the podium and add to India's growing medal haul.
How the Competition Unfolded
The Manipur lifter recorded 87kg in the snatch phase, leaving her level with England's Eliza Pratt at that stage. Bindyarani then separated herself in the clean and jerk, successfully completing lifts of 110kg and 112kg before failing to clear 116kg on her final attempt. Her total of 199kg was enough to edge Pratt, who finished fourth with 196kg.
A notable moment of pressure came when her first clean and jerk attempt was initially ruled valid before the jury reversed the decision, declaring it a no-lift after her elbows shook during the jerk phase. That setback appeared to add to the difficulty of her remaining attempts.
Gold and Silver Went Elsewhere
Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal dominated the competition, claiming gold with a commanding combined lift of 229kg — comprising 103kg in the snatch and 126kg in the clean and jerk. Lawal also won gold in the 59kg category at the 2022 Birmingham Games, making this a consecutive Commonwealth title. Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau took silver with a total of 215kg (94kg snatch + 121kg clean and jerk).
A Slight Step Back from Her Best
The result, while a podium finish, fell short of Bindyarani's personal best of 208kg. Her Glasgow performance of 199kg was 9kg below that mark, making it a somewhat muted showing relative to her capabilities. The jury's reversal of her first clean and jerk attempt is widely seen as a factor that disrupted her rhythm during the crucial second phase.
India's Medal Tally and Weightlifting's Role
The bronze lifted India's overall tally at CWG 2026 to six medals — one gold, three silver, and two bronze. Weightlifting has once again emerged as one of the country's most reliable medal-producing disciplines at the Games. Monday alone yielded two medals from the sport: Gyaneshwari Yadav had earlier won silver in the women's 53kg category. On Sunday, 26 July, Mirabai Chanu — the Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist — won gold, while Muthupandi Raja claimed silver in the men's 65kg.
Bindyarani, who won silver in the 55kg class at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, continues to be one of India's most consistent performers on the international weightlifting circuit. With the Games still under way, India's weightlifting contingent will look to add further to the tally in the days ahead.
Point of View
But the 9kg gap from her personal best and the jury's controversial no-lift reversal raise legitimate questions about competition-day pressure management. India's over-reliance on weightlifting for Commonwealth medals is both a strength and a structural concern — the discipline delivers consistently, but the country's medal map at multi-sport Games remains narrow. As the sport moves toward Olympic inclusion debates, performances like this matter beyond the scoreboard.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Bindyarani Devi's total lift at CWG 2026?
Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam lifted a combined 199kg at CWG 2026 in Glasgow — 87kg in the snatch and 112kg in the clean and jerk — to claim the bronze medal in the women's 58kg category.
Who won gold in the women's 58kg weightlifting at CWG 2026?
Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal won gold with a dominant combined lift of 229kg (103kg snatch + 126kg clean and jerk). Lawal is a back-to-back Commonwealth champion, having also won gold in the 59kg class at the 2022 Birmingham Games.
How does Bindyarani's CWG 2026 performance compare to her personal best?
Bindyarani's total of 199kg in Glasgow is 9kg below her personal best of 208kg, making it a below-peak performance. A jury-reversed no-lift on her first clean and jerk attempt is reported to have added pressure during the competition.
What is India's medal tally at CWG 2026 after Bindyarani's bronze?
India's tally stands at six medals — one gold, three silver, and two bronze — after Bindyarani's bronze. Weightlifting has contributed four of these six medals, with Mirabai Chanu (gold), Muthupandi Raja (silver), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver), and Bindyarani (bronze) all featuring.
Has Bindyarani Devi won a Commonwealth Games medal before?
Yes. Bindyarani Devi won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, competing in the 55kg weight class. Her Glasgow bronze is her second consecutive Commonwealth Games podium finish.
