Mirabai Chanu's Record-Breaking Snatch
Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu made history at Glasgow 2026 by setting a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch category. Competing in the women's 48kg final, she achieved a best lift of 85kg, surpassing the previous Games record and cementing her status as one of India's premier weightlifters.
Chanu's performance was not without early challenges. She began with an unsuccessful attempt at 82kg but regrouped to clear the same weight in her second attempt. In her final lift, she successfully hoisted 85kg to set new Games and Commonwealth records. The achievement adds to her legacy, having previously won gold medals at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Rishikanta Singh's Valiant Effort
Earlier in the day, Indian weightlifter Chanambam Rishikanta Singh delivered a strong performance in the men's event. He finished with a combined total of 264kg, consisting of a 121kg snatch and a 143kg clean and jerk. According to ESPN, Rishikanta made a strong start, successfully clearing 116kg in the snatch before improving to 119kg. On his final attempt, he lifted 121kg to break the Commonwealth Games snatch record and set a new personal best.
However, Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan matched the 121kg effort moments later, leaving the two lifters tied after the snatch discipline. In the clean and jerk, Rishikanta safely opened with 143kg to take the overall lead temporarily at 264kg. Kasdan responded by clearing 145kg and then 149kg to move ahead with 270kg. Needing 151kg on his final attempt to reclaim the lead, Rishikanta completed the clean but could not lock out the jerk, ending his gold challenge.
Kasdan Claims Gold with Record Total
Mohamad Aniq Kasdan capped off a dominant performance by lifting 152kg in his final clean and jerk attempt, registering a Games record total of 273kg (121kg snatch + 152kg clean and jerk). Kenya's Joshua Mboya secured bronze with a total of 260kg (115kg snatch + 145kg clean and jerk), according to ESPN.
Rishikanta's 121kg snatch remains a highlight as a personal best and Games record, even though it was later matched by Kasdan. The Indian lifter's performance showcased his potential and determination on the Commonwealth stage.
