Martina Maibam Highlights, Commonwealth Games Weightlifting: IND Finishes Fifth With Total Of 245kg

Weightlifting - Martina Devi Maibam in Women's 86+kg Final (Medal Event). The event will take place at 6:30pm IST.

Martina's ascent gained momentum throughout 2024. In December of that year, during the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships held in Doha, she secured two silver medals and one bronze in the junior +87kg division, achieving a total lift of 225kg.

Neeraj Chopra and his team did not have the most uplifting performance, but it's important to note that no medals are awarded during the qualification rounds. On the other hand, Pathirage continues to enhance his growing reputation, with Neeraj qualifying in fifth place, Rohit in ninth, and Yash Vir Singh in tenth place.

Martina Devi Maibam is the next competitor in the women’s +86kg category. She has established her entry weights at 105kg for the snatch and 140kg for the clean and jerk. She will encounter tough competition from Emily Campbell of England and Iuniarra Sipaia of Samoa.

Singapore's Melissa Yee has achieved a new personal best of 91kg on her second attempt. However, she has surpassed that by successfully lifting 95kg, placing her at the top of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Tuvalu's Malia Timo made a sideways move while trying to lift 92kg. She will conclude her snatch competition with a total of 84kg.

Martina attempts to lift 103kg but fails on her first try. This weight is 2kg heavier than her previous personal best, making it a risky choice in the most significant competition of her young career. It’s hard to understand the reasoning behind aiming for a substantial personal record on the first lift.

Sipaia attempts to lift 105kg but is unable to do so! The best she can manage is 100kg, a solid effort for the big Samoan. Now, Martina steps up to the plate with 105kg, needing this lift to remain in the competition... and she successfully lifts it! That was a crucial moment for the 20-year-old. Truly impressive from the young lifter.

1. Patolo: 115kg

2. Campbell: 115kg

3. Draman: 113kg

4. Love: 106kg

5. Martina: 105kg

6. Sipaia: 100kg

Patolo from New Zealand is the first to compete, successfully increasing her 115kg snatch with a 130kg clean and jerk.

1. Draman: 251kg

2. Patolo: 245kg

3. Love: 242kg

If Martina lifts her 140kg, her total will reach 245, allowing her to secure a bronze position.

India's Martina has successfully lifted 140kg in her initial clean and jerk attempt, bringing her total to 245kg and securing third place. Several competitors have yet to begin their attempts.

Etta Love has now surpassed both Patolo and Martina by achieving a lift of 140kg herself. Martina sits in fourth.

The Indian athlete is attempting to lift 146kg. If she succeeds, it will guarantee her a medal. Unfortunately, she is unable to complete the lift and shows clear signs of disappointment. She concludes the competition in fifth place with a total lift of 245kg.

England's Emily Campbell secures the gold medal, while Malaysia's Siti Aqilah Farhana Draman takes silver with a lift of 253kg. The bronze medal is awarded to Canada's Etta Mae Love, who lifts 250kg.