CWG 2026: Rishikanta Singh sets Snatch Games record, wins 60kg silver in Glasgow
Synopsis
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam set a Commonwealth Games Snatch record of 121kg in Glasgow, only to narrowly miss gold in the Clean and Jerk — finishing with 264kg silver as Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq shattered the overall CWG 60kg record with 273kg. India opened Day 4's medal account in style.
Key Takeaways
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won silver in the men's 60kg weightlifting at CWG 2026 on 26 July in Glasgow .
He set a new Commonwealth Games Snatch record with a lift of 121kg .
His combined total was 264kg ; he narrowly missed gold after failing his 151kg Clean and Jerk attempt.
Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq took gold with a new overall CWG record of 273kg .
Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya claimed bronze with 260kg .
The silver opened India's Day 4 medal account at the Games.
Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam claimed a silver medal in the men's 60kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Sunday, 26 July, registering a combined total of 264kg and setting a new Games record in the Snatch. Malaysia's Bin Kasdan Mohamad Aniq took gold with a record-breaking combined total of 273kg, while Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya completed the podium with 260kg.
Rishikanta's Record-Breaking Snatch
Rishikanta opened the Snatch section with a successful 116kg lift, before progressing to 119kg and then a commanding 121kg on his third attempt. That final Snatch lift of 121kg set a new Commonwealth Games Snatch record, placing him at the top of the standings after the first discipline.
The performance underscored his technical precision and composure under pressure, giving India an early advantage heading into the Clean and Jerk.
Clean and Jerk: Where Gold Slipped Away
Carrying strong momentum into the Clean and Jerk, Rishikanta opened with a composed and technically sound 143kg lift to stay firmly in medal contention. He then attempted 148kg on his second effort but was unable to complete it, handing Malaysia's Aniq the opening to seize control — which he did, with a successful 149kg lift.
In a final bid for gold, Rishikanta called for 151kg. He cleaned the weight to his shoulders but could not complete the jerk after adjustments, ending his challenge at a combined total of 264kg.
Aniq Sets Overall Commonwealth Games Record
Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq, already assured of the title at that point, lifted 152kg in his final Clean and Jerk attempt to finish with a combined total of 273kg — a new overall Commonwealth Games record in the 60kg category. Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya secured bronze with an aggregate of 260kg.
India's Day 4 Medal Account
Although Rishikanta narrowly missed the top step of the podium, his silver added to India's growing medal tally at CWG 2026 and opened Day 4's medal account for the country. This comes amid a strong overall weightlifting campaign by India at the Games, with the 60kg silver reinforcing the depth of the country's talent in the lighter weight categories.
With several more events still to come, India will look to build further on this momentum in Glasgow.
Point of View
However, exposed the fine margins that separate silver from gold at this level. The missed 148kg second attempt handed Aniq the psychological edge, and the 151kg gamble for gold — while bold — came too late to recover the deficit. For Indian weightlifting, the result is encouraging but also a reminder that technical consistency across both disciplines, not just peak Snatch performance, will determine whether India converts these silvers into gold at the next cycle.
NationPress
26 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Rishikanta Singh Chanambam win at CWG 2026?
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 26 July. He finished with a combined total of 264kg.
What Games record did Rishikanta set at CWG 2026?
Rishikanta set a new Commonwealth Games Snatch record by successfully lifting 121kg in the Snatch discipline. The record came on his third and final Snatch attempt.
Who won gold in the men's 60kg weightlifting at CWG 2026?
Malaysia's Bin Kasdan Mohamad Aniq won gold with a combined total of 273kg, which also set a new overall Commonwealth Games record in the 60kg category. He lifted 152kg in his final Clean and Jerk attempt.
Why did Rishikanta miss out on gold?
Rishikanta was unable to complete his 148kg second Clean and Jerk attempt, allowing Aniq to seize control with a 149kg lift. His final bid for gold at 151kg saw him clean the weight but fail to complete the jerk.
Who won the bronze medal in men's 60kg weightlifting at CWG 2026?
Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya claimed the bronze medal with a combined aggregate of 260kg.
