Weightlifting News

India will not have a male weightlifter at the Asian Games after Rishikanta Singh was ruled out of the squad.

Present-day Andhra Pradesh's only Olympic medal is a weightlifter's bronze from Sydney, despite the state's history of building systems that produced medals. A

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Rishikanta Singh Chanambam has withdrawn from the Asian Games due to a knee injury caused by a muscle imbalance. He is now f

Weightlifter Mirabai hopes to secure an elusive medal at the Asian Games, while Commonwealth Games silver medallist Chanambam Rishikanta Singh has been ruled ou

On Teacher's Day, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and her coach Vijay Sharma reflect on their strong bond, which has been shaped by successes, challenges, and life l

Mirabai Chanu is preparing for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, aiming for her first medal despite strong competition from China, North Korea, and Thailand

A weightlifting robot collapsed onto the judges' table during the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, requiring it to be rushed onto a stretcher.

PM Modi engaged in a candid conversation with CWG 2026 gold medallist Mirabai Chanu, who recounted the emotional journey behind her victory, including past inju

New weight classes for the LA 2028 Olympics will force Indian weightlifting icon Mirabai Chanu into a new competitive challenge. The changes will group Chanu, G

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu expressed that she faced numerous challenges, including injuries and weight management, leading up to her hat-trick of CWG gold medal

Sports Minister Mandaviya lauded the Commonwealth Games weightlifting contingent during a felicitation event, where Mirabai Chanu received a cheque of ₹30 lakh,

India has achieved a significant legacy in the Commonwealth Games, securing 602 medals and ranking 4th in the all-time standings, with weightlifting identified

After securing a historic gold at the Commonwealth Games, Mirabai Chanu has declared the upcoming Asian Games as a 'make-or-break' event, aiming for a podium fi

The Indian contingent delivered a highly satisfying performance in Glasgow, with boxers significantly contributing to the medal tally. Gulveer was a standout at

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and former world champion Mirabai Chanu is aiming for an Asian Games medal, a feat she has not yet achieved.

Mirabai Chanu, along with Lovepreet Singh and other athletes, received a hero's welcome upon returning home after their successful performance at the Commonweal

Raja Muthupandi, son of a truck loader and matchbox industry labourer, won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, marking a culmination of years of sacr

Lovepreet Singh won a silver medal in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, lifting a total of 388kg and improving on his bronze from the 2022 games. Liti se

Lovepreet narrowly missed a gold medal by 1kg, ultimately being surpassed by two-time Olympian and experienced lifter David Andrew Liti of New Zealand.

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Lovepreet Singh for winning a silver medal at the CWG 2026, praising his dedication and determination after he narrowly missed

On Day 8 of CWG 2026, India added two more medals to its tally, with Lovepreet Singh winning silver in weightlifting and Seema Kaliramna securing bronze in disc

Lovepreet Singh, a 28-year-old Punjabi weightlifter, secured a silver medal for India in the men's +110kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026, lifting a tot

India added two medals on Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Lovepreet Singh winning silver in weightlifting and Seema Kaliramna securing bronze in disc

India secured two more medals on Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Lovepreet Singh winning silver in weightlifting and Seema Kaliramna claiming bronze