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Mandaviya and Dhami Praise Bindyarani's Achievement

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed his congratulations to Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi after she earned a bronze medal in the women's 58kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow on Monday. He commended her role in enhancing India's medal tally at the event, stating on X, "Grit, grip, and glory! Congratulations to Bindyarani Devi for winning a Bronze medal in the Women's 58kg category, marking India's fifth medal in Weightlifting. Continue to make the nation proud."

Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also recognized the Manipuri athlete's success, congratulating her via a post on X. He remarked, "By clinching the bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at #CWG2026, Bindyarani Devi has brought honor to our nation. Heartfelt congratulations on this outstanding achievement and best wishes for a bright future. Her success serves as an inspiring testament to hard work and unwavering courage."

A Tenacious Performance for the Bronze Medal

The 27-year-old Bindyarani added another medal to her Commonwealth Games accolades with a strong performance in the women's 58kg competition. She finished behind Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal, who secured gold with a record total of 229kg, and Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau, who took home silver with 215kg.

Competition Insights

Bindyarani began the snatch phase with a steady approach, as her coaches adjusted her opening attempt from 85kg to 83kg. She successfully lifted 83kg, followed by 85kg and 87kg, finishing the snatch phase tied with England's Eliza Pratt but ahead on countback.

During the clean and jerk, her initial lift of 110kg was disqualified after a jury review due to an elbow buckle. Demonstrating remarkable poise, she returned to successfully lift 112kg on her second attempt, bringing her total to 199kg and briefly placing her in the silver-medal position. She attempted 116kg for a personal best but was unable to complete the lift, with her total of 199kg ultimately securing her the bronze medal.

India's Medal Count at Glasgow 2026

This podium finish marks Bindyarani's second medal at the Commonwealth Games, following her silver at the Birmingham 2022 Games. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it follows her recovery from a knee injury in 2023 and her transition between the 55kg and 58kg weight categories. Bindyarani's bronze medal contributes to India's overall tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which now stands at six medals, including one in para powerlifting. To date, India has secured one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. The Indian medallists at Glasgow 2026 include Mirabai Chanu (gold, weightlifting), Rishikanta Singh (silver, weightlifting), Muthupandi Raja (silver, weightlifting), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver, weightlifting), Bindyarani Devi (bronze, weightlifting), and Jhandu Kumar (bronze, para powerlifting).