CWG 2026: Weightlifter Harjinder Kaur secures silver medal in women's 69kg at Glasgow
- On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu congratulated athletes Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur for winning silver medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, praising their spirited performances and saying they had made the nation proud.
- Gulveer secured India's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m on Tuesday, clocking 27:49.78 to finish behind Australia's Ky Robinson.
- Competing in the women's 69kg weightlifting event, Kaur claimed silver with a career-best 227kg total, including 101kg in the snatch and 126kg in the clean and jerk.
- Following her previous bronze at the Birmingham 2022 Games, Kaur's performance joined a broader trend as three Indian boxers simultaneously stormed into the semifinals.
- Tuesday saw India enjoy another productive day at the Games in Glasgow, with athletes showcasing strong form across multiple disciplines including weightlifting, athletics, and boxing.
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Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil delivered a record-breaking Indian one-two in the men's 100m T47, while Murali Sreeshankar added long jump silver in Glasgow. The day also underlined India's depth, with boxing guaranteeing 10 medals even as near-misses kept the celebrations honest.
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‘Proud to Win for India’: Harjinder Kaur Bags CWG Silver, Dedicates Medal to Family
Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur expressed her delight after winning the silver medal in the women's 69kg category at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Calling it a proud moment for herself and the country, Harjinder said she was satisfied with her performance and dedicated the medal to her family. She also thanked the Indian Weightlifting Federation and the Government of India for their support, saying their encouragement played a key role…
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India has secured 12 medals, including two golds from Mirabai Chanu and Sharmila Dhankar, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. As of now, the Indian contingent holds 2 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze medals, positioning the nation ninth overall. 🏆 India at Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally: Indian Medal Winners List After Day 6.
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