CWG 2026: ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೆ 5ನೇ ಪದಕ; ವೇಟ್ಲಿಫ್ಟಿಂಗ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಗೆದ್ದ ಜ್ಞಾನೇಶ್ವರಿ ಯಾದವ್
Bindiyarani Devi secured a bronze medal for India in the 58 kg weightlifting competition at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Through the Reader lens — Bindiyarani Devi won bronze for India in the 58 kg weightlifting category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, adding to India's medal tally on day of competition. Teammate Gyaneshwari Yadav also delivered for the contingent, claiming silver in the 53 kg category, giving India a double podium finish in women's weightlifting at these Games. The results are being reported as a source of pride, particularly across Karnataka and national media, as both lifters represented India on a global stage. Coverage is straightforward and celebratory, with no competing narratives or controversy around the results themselves. What to watch next: further Indian weightlifting entries over the coming sessions and whether this performance boosts India's overall standing in the medal table.
What to watch next
- Watch remaining Indian weightlifting entries at Glasgow 2026
- Track India's cumulative medal-tally movement