The 25th Commonwealth Senior Weightlifting Championship held in Ahmedabad witnessed a spectacular display of strength and skill from Indian lifters. Tushar Chaudhary emerged as a highlight by clinching two gold medals in the Youth Boys (+94 kg) and Junior Men (110 kg) categories with a total lift of 285 kg, epitomising India’s rising dominance in weightlifting.
India bagged a total of 13 medals at the 25th Commonwealth Senior Weightlifting Championship, including 4 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals. India won a total of 40 medals across the senior, junior, and youth categories at the 25th Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.
Ajaya Babu Valluri won gold in the Senior Men’s 79 kg category with a flawless total of 335 kg, while Mehak Sharma set a new personal best to secure silver in the Women’s 86+ kg division. These performances underline India’s growing competitive edge and the success of their athlete development programmes.
Team India Dominates Across Categories
India’s strength was evident not only in individual performances but also in team results. The country secured team trophies across all groups: youth boys, youth girls, junior men and women, and senior men and women, underscoring the deep bench of talent nurtured with strong coaching and systematic training.
Chief national coach Vijay Sharma emphasised the strategic shift that prioritises youth and junior athletes, stating that this focus is yielding significant results and promising strong future performances in global multi-sport events. India’s total senior medal haul of 4 golds, 6 silvers, and 3 bronzes topped the medal tally, with competitors from Malaysia, Nigeria, and Australia trailing closely behind.
Historic Event Highlighting India’s Growing Power
This championship marked an important milestone in India’s weightlifting trajectory. With over 300 lifters from 31 Commonwealth nations, the competition was fierce, especially in the heavyweight divisions where Fiji, Samoa, and Australia also showcased exceptional prowess.
Indian athletes like Sairaj Pardeshi and Vanshita Verma further contributed to the medal ledger by setting records and winning Bronze medals respectively. India’s dominance across youth, junior, and senior categories reflects the fruits of long-term investment in infrastructure and athlete support, positioning the country as a formidable force in Commonwealth weightlifting and boosting prospects ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
India’s Record-Breaking Feats
The 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship was also marked by numerous record-breaking achievements from Indian weightlifters across various age categories. Koyel Bar, a rising star in the youth and junior women’s 53 kg category, set new Youth World Records with a snatch lift of 85 kg, a clean & jerk of 107 kg, and a total lift of 192 kg, surpassing previous Commonwealth benchmarks. Junior men shone as well, with Yash Khandagale setting new national and Commonwealth records in the 65 kg category with a snatch of 123 kg and a total of 273 kg. Another sensational performance came from 18-year-old Sairaj Pardeshi, who stunned the world by winning junior gold in the 88 kg class with a new record total lift of 348 kg, including a snatch of 157 kg and a clean & jerk of 191 kg. These feats underscore India’s emerging dominance and growing reputation for producing world-class weightlifters across age groups.
Mirabai Chanu’s Triumphant Return
Adding to India’s success, celebrated weightlifter Mirabai Chanu made a striking comeback by winning gold in the women’s 48 kg senior category. She smashed the championship record with a total lift of 193 kg, comprising an 84 kg snatch and a 109 kg clean & jerk, securing her place for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Her victory not only reaffirms her status as one of India’s premier athletes but also serves as an inspiration for upcoming lifters aiming to leave their mark on the international stage.
Deepening India’s Weightlifting Legacy
These outstanding achievements by India’s youth, junior, and senior lifters are a testament to the country’s robust talent identification and training programs. Consistent record-breaking performances across age groups demonstrate that India’s weightlifting success is built on a strong foundation of perseverance, discipline, and strategic investment.
With such momentum, India is well poised to strengthen its hold on the international weightlifting stage in years to come.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
India’s stellar performance at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships exemplifies how sports development rooted in empathy, encouragement, and opportunity can foster unity, pride, and resilience.
This success offers more than medals; it reflects a vision where nurturing young athletes promotes social harmony and collective progress. Sport, when embraced with kindness and collaboration, transcends rivalry to become a bridge connecting nations and communities.
kudos to our junior, youth & senior weightlifters for bagging a total of 40 medals🏅 at the Commonwealth #Weightlifting Championship.
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