Rishikanta Chanambam Highlights, Commonwealth Games: Indian Weightlifter Bags Silver, Breaks CWG Snatch Record

Hello and welcome! All eyes are on Rishikanta Chanambam as the Indian weightlifter takes the platform in Glasgow, aiming to deliver another medal for the country. Stay with us for live lift-by-lift updates, standings, key moments, and India's medal chase as the action unfolds.

The Indian lifter will have to wait before stepping onto the platform, as his opening weight places him among the final competitors scheduled to begin.

The snatch event is gathering pace, with three lifters already completing all their attempts and the bar now moving up to 98kg. India's Rishikanta Singh Chananbam is yet to enter the competition, with his opening weight set at 115kg. He also has the flexibility to revise that weight depending on how the contest unfolds.

All eyes will be on the battle between Rishikanta Singh Chananbam and Malaysia's Aniq Kasdan, the Commonwealth record holder with a combined lift of 285kg. Interestingly, Rishikanta got the better of Kasdan at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, lifting 271kg to Kasdan's 253kg, and will look to repeat that performance today.

The competition has reached its business end. With only Rishikanta Singh Chananbam, Malaysia's Aniq Kasdan and Kenya's Joshua Mboya left to begin their snatch attempts, the bar has now climbed to 105kg. The medal battle is set to come alive as the three top contenders prepare to take the platform.

A nervy start, but a successful one for Rishikanta Singh Chananbam. The Indian had to fight for control after hoisting 116kg, briefly stumbling backwards before regaining his balance. The judges approved the effort, and Rishikanta is safely on the board with a valid opening lift.

What a response from Rishikanta Singh Chananbam! The Indian looked completely in control as he cleanly lifted 119kg on his second snatch attempt. A composed, technically brilliant effort sees him move to the top of the standings, piling the pressure on the remaining contenders.

He matches Rishikanta Singh Chananbam's 119kg, Kasdan held his nerve despite the countdown buzzer sounding during the lift, showing remarkable composure to complete the attempt. The two title contenders are now locked together at the top of the snatch standings with 119kg apiece.

The Indian has produced a sensational 121kg snatch, setting a new Commonwealth Games record while also matching his personal best. It was a flawless effort from start to finish, with Rishikanta barely putting a foot wrong as he confidently locked out the weight to strengthen his grip at the top of the standings.

The Malaysian has matched Rishikanta Singh Chananbam's record-breaking 121kg snatch, displaying immense composure to complete the lift after a lengthy hold in the squat position. The two rivals remain deadlocked at the top heading into the clean and jerk, setting up a thrilling battle for gold.

And we're off! Hafiz opens the clean and jerk with what turns into quite the talking point. His 110kg attempt initially sparks confusion as the Jury and referees disagree over the lift. After a review, the decision is overturned, and it's officially a good lift.

India's Rishikanta Singh has declared an opening attempt of 145kg, while Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq is set to enter the competition at 150kg. The big lifts are just around the corner.

Rishikanta Singh gave it everything on his final clean and jerk attempt, loading 151kg in a bid to take the lead. He fought hard to complete the clean, but after several attempts to settle the bar for the jerk, he couldn't get it overhead.

The missed lift confirmed Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan as the gold medallist, while Rishikanta sealed a superb silver on his Commonwealth Games debut and India's second medal of Glasgow 2026.

Kasdan then signed off in style by clearing 152kg to set a new Commonwealth Games record, while Sri Lanka's Somathilaka failed at the same weight, leaving Kenya's Joshua Mboya with the bronze.

1. Mohamad Aniq Kasdan (Malaysia) – 273kg (121kg + 152kg) – Commonwealth Games Record

2. Rishikanta Singh (India) – 264kg (121kg + 143kg)

3. Joshua Mboya (Kenya) – 260kg (115kg + 145kg)

That's a wrap from our live coverage of the Commonwealth Games 2026 men's 60kg weightlifting final. Thanks for joining us. We'll be back soon with another live blog. Until then, take care and goodbye!