{"id":25659,"date":"2026-07-26T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=25659"},"modified":"2026-07-26T14:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T14:56:00","slug":"cwg-2026-indias-rishikanta-singh-wins-silver-in-mens-60-kg-weightlifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=25659","title":{"rendered":"CWG 2026: India\u2019s Rishikanta Singh wins silver in men\u2019s 60 kg weightlifting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>At the ongoing Commonwealth Games, India\u2019s Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won the silver medal in the Men\u2019s 60kg weightlifting event in Glasgow today. Rishikanta lifted 121kg in the snatch, setting a new Commonwealth Games record before Malaysia\u2019s Mohamad Aniq Kasdan equalled the mark. However, the Indian managed 143kg in the clean and jerk, finishing with a combined total of 264kg. Malaysia\u2019s Mohamad Aniq Kasdan clinched the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record total of 273kg, while Joshua Amunga Mboya of Kenya secured the bronze with an overall lift of 260kg. The silver medal is India\u2019s second medal at this year\u2019s Commonwealth Games and first in an able-bodied event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam for winning a Silver Medal at the Glasgow Commomwealth Games and also achieving his personal best at the event. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said, Mr Chanambam\u2019s determination and outstanding performance have brought immense joy to the nation. He also wished that the Indian weightlifter continues to scale greater heights and inspire many young athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated weighlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam on winning the Silver Medal. In a social media post, Mr Shah said that he has made the nation proud with his victory. The Minister wished him success for his future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/commonwealth-games-indias-jhandu-kumar-clinches-bronze-in-mens-heavyweight-para-powerlifting\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 At the ongoing Commonwealth Games, India\u2019s Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won the silver medal in the Men\u2019s 60kg weightlifting event in Glasgow today. Rishikanta lifted 121kg in the snatch, setting a new Commonwealth Games record before Malaysia\u2019s Mohamad Aniq Kasdan equalled the mark. 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