CWG 2026: Lovepreet Singh Silver, Tejaswin Shankar Shines

Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in the Men’s +110kg weightlifting category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. In a thrilling final, Singh missed the gold medal by a narrow margin of just 1 kilogram. New Zealand’s David Liti clinched the top spot with a spectacular 223kg lift in the final round. Despite the narrow miss, Singh displayed exceptional form, setting a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch portion of the event. His performance continues India's strong traditional showing in weightlifting on the international stage.

Indian track and field star Tejaswin Shankar finished the opening day of the Men’s Decathlon in second place. Shankar's performance is particularly impressive as he has been struggling with a persistent knee injury throughout the competition. He delivered strong results across several disciplines, keeping himself within striking distance of the gold medal. The multi-event athlete remains a primary medal hope for India as the competition moves into its decisive second day, where he will look to maintain his momentum in the remaining technical events.

In the women’s long-distance events, Parul Chaudhary faced a disappointing outing in the Women’s 5000m final. Chaudhary finished in 13th place, failing to keep pace with the leading group in a high-intensity race. While her finish was below expectations, her presence in the final highlighted the growing depth of Indian middle-distance running. The Indian contingent now looks forward to the upcoming days of competition, with several key athletes in boxing, wrestling, and track events still in contention for podium finishes as the Games enter their peak phase.