CWG 2026: Rishikanta Singh wins silver in 60kg weightlifting with snatch record
Synopsis
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam went agonisingly close to gold at CWG 2026, setting a snatch record of 121kg before narrowly missing the clean and jerk to finish with 264kg and silver. Malaysia's Aniq broke the overall Games record with 273kg — but India's Day 4 medal account is open, and a new CWG snatch benchmark stands against an Indian name.
Key Takeaways
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won the silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event at Commonwealth Games 2026 on Day 4 .
He set a new CWG snatch record of 121kg , surpassing the previous mark of 120kg .
His combined total was 264kg ; gold went to Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Bin Kasdan with a Games-record 273kg .
Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya claimed bronze with 260kg .
Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated Rishikanta on X , saying 'the entire nation is proud of you.'
Weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam claimed a silver medal in the men's 60kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Day 4, opening India's medal tally for the day with a record-breaking performance in the snatch. Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led the congratulatory messages, calling the nation proud of the young lifter's achievement.
A Record-Breaking Snatch Campaign
Rishikanta's standout moment came in the snatch segment, where he successfully lifted 116kg and 119kg in his first two attempts before clearing 121kg on his final try. That lift set a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch, surpassing the previous mark of 120kg. The record was, however, matched moments later by eventual gold medallist Mohamad Aniq Bin Kasdan of Malaysia, setting the stage for a closely contested clean and jerk battle.
Clean and Jerk: So Close to Gold
Rishikanta opened the clean and jerk with a successful 143kg lift, keeping him firmly in medal contention. His second attempt at 148kg was unsuccessful, and his final push at 151kg saw him clean the weight but fail to complete the jerk. His campaign ended with a combined total of 264kg, good enough for silver.
Aniq, meanwhile, lifted 149kg and then a remarkable 152kg in his final attempt, finishing with a combined total of 273kg — a new overall Commonwealth Games record — to claim gold. Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya took bronze with a total of 260kg.
Mandaviya Hails the Achievement
Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya took to X to congratulate the weightlifter shortly after the result. 'Heartiest congratulations to Rishikanta Singh Chanambam on winning the Silver Medal in Weightlifting Men's 60kg. The entire nation is proud of you!' he wrote. The minister's post underscored the significance of the medal as India's first on Day 4 of the Games.
India's Strong Start to Day 4
The silver ensures India registered a meaningful presence on the weightlifting podium, with Rishikanta's snatch record adding a landmark to the country's CWG 2026 campaign. Notably, this is the kind of performance that could signal a broader push from Indian weightlifters at the Games. With competition still ongoing, India will be looking to build on this momentum in the days ahead.
Point of View
And closing that final gap — particularly in the clean and jerk — remains the discipline's defining challenge. The CWG snatch record is a foundation, not a ceiling.
NationPress
26 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Rishikanta Singh Chanambam win at CWG 2026?
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won the silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Day 4, with a combined total of 264kg. He also set a new Commonwealth Games snatch record of 121kg during the competition.
Who won the gold medal in the CWG 2026 men's 60kg weightlifting event?
Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Bin Kasdan won the gold medal with a combined total of 273kg, which also set a new overall Commonwealth Games record. He lifted 152kg in his final clean and jerk attempt to seal the title.
What Commonwealth Games record did Rishikanta set?
Rishikanta set a new Commonwealth Games snatch record by lifting 121kg on his final snatch attempt, surpassing the previous record of 120kg. The record was subsequently matched by gold medallist Mohamad Aniq Bin Kasdan.
What did Sports Minister Mandaviya say about Rishikanta's silver medal?
Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya posted on X saying, 'Heartiest congratulations to Rishikanta Singh Chanambam on winning the Silver Medal in Weightlifting Men's 60kg. The entire nation is proud of you!' He was among the first to publicly celebrate the achievement.
Who won the bronze medal in the CWG 2026 men's 60kg weightlifting event?
Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya won the bronze medal with a combined total of 260kg, finishing behind India's Rishikanta Singh Chanambam on the podium.
