Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur won the silver medal in the women's 69kg event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on July 28 [4].
Kaur's performance marks a significant addition to India's medal tally in Scotland, reinforcing the nation's standing in strength sports. The result underscores India's continued competitiveness in weightlifting on the international stage.
Kaur achieved the silver medal by lifting a combined total of 227kg [1]. This total was composed of a 101kg snatch and a 126kg clean and jerk [1]. She finished second in the competition, placing behind Canada's Charlotte Simoneau [1].
The event took place during the sixth day of the Games [1], [2]. While some reports listed the competition on a different day, the majority of verified records place the lift on July 28 [4], [5].
This achievement represents the seventh weightlifting medal for India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games [4]. The victory contributes to a broader campaign for the Indian delegation in Glasgow, where athletes across various disciplines are competing for podium finishes.
Kaur's silver medal is part of a series of strong performances by the Indian weightlifting squad. By securing this position in the 69kg class, Kaur has helped maintain India's momentum in the overall medal standings as the Games progress.
“Harjinder Kaur won the silver medal in the women's 69kg event”
The silver medal for Harjinder Kaur highlights India's strategic depth in weightlifting, specifically in the middle-weight categories. By securing seven medals in this discipline alone, India is demonstrating a systemic ability to produce podium-finishers, which is critical for climbing the overall Commonwealth Games medal table against larger sporting powers.
