Category: Weightlifting

The Indian National Weightlifting Championships rarely produce a performance that alters the narrative of an entire weight category, in Modinagar, 20-year-old Maibam Martina Devi did precisely that. Competing in the women’s +86kg (super-heavyweight) division, Martina delivered what many are calling the standout performance of the championships. She lifted a staggering 249kg total (109kg snatch + 140kg…

What began as a brilliant snatch session turned into a tactical duel, and in the end, it was young Assamese lifter Bedabrat Bharali who emerged national champion with a personal-best total of 329kg. The men’s 79kg category at the Indian Weightlifting Federation Nationals delivered exactly what the sport promises at its highest level razor-thin margins,…

Indian weightlifting witnessed a significant milestone as Muthupandi Raja rewrote the national record books in the men’s 65kg category, lifting a combined total of 302kg at the ongoing National Weightlifting Championships. The performance not only secured him top honours but also marked a three-kilogram improvement over his previous national mark. Raja’s record-breaking effort comprised a…

Indian weightlifting ended 2025 in a familiar but complicated place encouraged by results, energised by a new generation, yet aware of the hard truths that continue to shadow the sport. It was a year that offered reassurance that the system is producing lifters of international quality, while also underlining the distance India still needs to…

Indian weightlifting in 2025 was defined not only by medals but by momentum by a culture that grew deeper, stronger and more ambitious across all levels of competition. It was a year when some of India’s most established names reinforced their stature, new challengers emerged, and the country’s high-performance system proved it could sustain elite…

The International Weightlifting Federation has recently announced the Olympic Weight Categories for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. This comes after the recent decision from the International Olympic Committee ,to approve an additional weight class per gender ,which has increased The total number of Olympic weight classes from 10 to 12, Six per gender. How does…

When the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) released its finalized Olympic bodyweight categories for Los Angeles 2028, the ripple effect was immediate and in India, it hit hardest for one of the sport’s most beloved figures. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, India’s Tokyo 2020 silver medallist and former world champion, now faces perhaps the most formidable challenge of…

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has officially confirmed the Olympic Weight Classes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking one of the sport’s most significant structural overhauls in recent decades. The decision, approved by the IOC Executive Board, follows years of uncertainty about weightlifting’s Olympic future due to governance and doping controversies. The Los Angeles…

The 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Førde, Norway, came at a pivotal juncture for Indian weightlifting a sport that has spent nearly two decades navigating between flashes of brilliance and long spells of rebuilding. While the event concluded with India securing just one medal a silver from the indomitable Mirabai Chanu it also offered…

Yes, yes I can almost hear the groan from some sports fans: “Why are we talking about a Commonwealth Weightlifting event? The standard’s low, medals don’t mean much.” But before you roll your eyes, hear me out. I’ve followed Olympic sports since the late 1990s, a time when India barely registered on the world map…

In the Norwegian town of Førde, far from India’s usual training bases and fanfare, Muthupandi Raja quietly produced one of the more encouraging performances for Indian weightlifting this year. Competing in the men’s 65 kg category at the 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships, the 27-year-old from Tamil Nadu lifted a combined total of 299 kg…

The 2025 IWF World Championships in Forde, Norway, began with fireworks, world records, and a historic moment for India’s weightlifting icon Saikhom Mirabai Chanu. Competing in the women’s 48kg category, the 30-year-old secured a silver medal with a total of 199kg (84kg snatch + 115kg clean & jerk), her third medal at the World Championships…

The IWF World Championships 2025, scheduled from October 2–11 in Førde, Norway, marks a pivotal moment for Indian weightlifting. With new bodyweight categories in place and the Olympic cycle towards Los Angeles 2028 officially underway, this championship will serve as a crucial benchmark for India. The Indian squad features a mix of proven veterans and…

The 2025 IWF World Championships, set for October 2–11 in Førde, Norway, will be more than a test of strength it will be the first major battleground of a new Olympic cycle and a decisive data-gathering mission for Indian weightlifting. With revised weight categories and a compressed competitive field, India enters this championship with a…

At just 18 years of age, Sairaj Pardeshi is quickly emerging as one of India’s brightest weightlifting prospects. His recent performances have not only shattered national records but also raised eyebrows across the weightlifting community why is a lifter of such calibre not yet representing India in the senior division? The youngster, weighing in at…

The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 turned into a showcase of Indian youth power as Koyel Bar etched her name in the history books with a record-breaking performance in the women’s 53kg category. Competing in New Delhi, the teenager not only struck gold but also matched and surpassed international standards in an emphatic display that underlined…

Golden Glory in Ahmedabad: Mirabai’s Comeback Headlines India’s Triple Gold Show at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships On a buzzing evening in Ahmedabad, Indian weightlifting witnessed one of its most memorable chapters. The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 turned into a festival of medals for India, led by the iconic Mirabai Chanu, who made a triumphant comeback by…

The 2025 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships, hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan from July 4–10, turned into a statement of intent for Indian weightlifting. India’s next generation of weightlifters delivered a powerful statement at the Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan, securing eight medals across different categories. The event was not…

The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships, held from May 9 to 15 at the Hushan Sports Park in Jiangshan, China, witnessed commendable performances from Indian weightlifters. Despite the absence of some top-tier athletes, the Indian contingent displayed determination and resilience on the continental stage. Dilbag Singh’s Resilient Performance in Men’s 96kg Category In the fiercely competitive…

India’s rising stars in weightlifting have made a promising start at the 2025 IWF World Youth and Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, collecting three bronze medals in the early events of the competition. The standout performer was 17-year-old Parv Chaudhary, who delivered a national-record-breaking performance in the highly competitive Men’s 96kg (Youth) category. Bronze and…

India delivered an exceptional performance at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships, held in Doha, Qatar, from December 19 to December 25, 2024. Payal wins 5 medals Despite not winning any gold medals in the junior category, the Indian contingent showcased remarkable talent and resilience, securing a total of 33 medals across both categories….

India is set to send a talented team to the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2024, which will be held in Doha, Qatar from December 19-25, 2024. A total of 24 athletes will represent India across both the junior and youth categories, with many having already shown remarkable performances on the international stage. This…

Exciting news for weightlifting enthusiasts as the IWF World Cup is scheduled to be held from 31st March this month in Phuket,Thailand. This is an Olympic Qualification event and will serve as the last chance Qualifier for weightlifters around the world to try and secure their spot for the Paris Olympic Games. This event is…

India added two more medals in the kitty on the day two of the competition. Women 49Kg Category   Snatch Results Gyaneshwari Yadav started with 70Kg Snatch attempt which she cleared it with ease and then came back to lift 3Kg more to move into a clear silver medal position. Rithika V who had started…

Anjali Patel misses out as she finished Sixth overall despite giving a Personal Best   Harshada becomes the first Indian ever to win the Junior World Championships India started the 2022 Junior World Weighlifting Championships on a good note when Harshada Garud came out in flying colors grabbing the Gold in the 45Kg Category. With…

A Big Jump from the previous appearances.   India has selected eight lifters and four coaches for the championship. The athletes are in Men category Madhavan Thirumurugan [61Kg] & Muna Nayak [61Kg] Madhavan T was part of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2020 and is from Tamil Nadu. Muna Nayak is from Odisha and…