Ahmedabad, August 25, 2025:- The 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships commenced with grandeur at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad. The opening ceremony, held on 24th August 2025 at 5:30 p.m., was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including the Union Cabinet Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, the State Sports Minister of Gujarat, the President of the International Weightlifting Federation, the President and General Secretary of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation, and the General Secretary of the Asian Weightlifting Federation.
The Championship has brought together a powerful contingent of 290 athletes from 30 Commonwealth countries, supported by 100 team officials, 50 International Technical Officials, over 200 volunteers, and 30 high-level delegates from Indian ministries and government bodies.
Day 1 of Competition – Indian Lifters Shine Bright
The competition officially began on 25th August 2025 at 9:00 a.m., with India’s youth athletes setting the stage on fire and rewriting Commonwealth records.
Youth Girls – 44 kg Category
Gold: Preetismita Bhoi (India) – Snatch: 63 kg | Clean & Jerk: 87 kg | Total: 150 kg – 2 New Commonwealth Records (C&J and Total)
Silver: Lexi Fung (Canada) – Total: 138 kg
Bronze: Yashini Gedar (Sri Lanka) – Total: 104 kg
Youth Boys – 56 kg Category
Gold: Dharmajyoti Dewgarhia (India) – Snatch: 97 kg | Clean & Jerk: 127 kg | Total: 224 kg – 2 New Commonwealth Records (C&J and Total)
Improved his own records by 1 kg (C&J) and 2 kg (Total).
Silver: Himash Pedige (Sri Lanka) – Snatch: 78 kg | Clean & Jerk: 95 kg | Total: 173 kg
Youth Girls – 48 kg Category
Gold: Payal (India) – Snatch: 73 kg | Clean & Jerk: 93 kg | Total: 166 kg – New Records in Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and Total
Silver: Bhavani Reddy (India) – Snatch: 66 kg | Clean & Jerk: 92 kg | Total: 158 kg – New Record in Clean & Jerk
Record Highlights (Youth Girls 48 kg):
Snatch: Bhavani Reddy (IND) 69 kg → Payal (IND) 73 kg
Clean & Jerk: Bhavani Reddy (IND) 90 kg → Bhavani Reddy (IND) 92 kg
Clean & Jerk: Bhavani Reddy (IND) 90 kg → Payal (IND) 93 kg
Total: Bhavani Reddy (IND) 159 kg → Payal (IND) 166 kg
Junior Women – 48 kg Category
Gold: Soumya Sunil Dalvi (India) – Snatch: 76 kg | Clean & Jerk: 101 kg | Total: 177 kg – 2 New Commonwealth Records (C&J and Total)
Silver: Ruth Nyong (Nigeria) – Total: 167 kg
Bronze: Irene Jane Henry (Malaysia) – Total: 161 kg
Senior Women – 48 kg Category
Gold: Mirabai Chanu Saikhom (India, Padma Shri Awardee) – Snatch: 84 kg | Clean & Jerk: 109 kg | Total: 193 kg – 3 New Commonwealth Records (Snatch, C&J, Total)
Silver: Irene Jane Henry (Malaysia) – Total: 161 kg
Bronze: Nikole Roberts (Wales) – Total: 150 kg
Record Highlights (Senior Women 48 kg):
Snatch: Standard 80 kg → Mirabai Chanu Saikhom (IND) 84 kg
Clean & Jerk: Standard 100 kg → Mirabai Chanu Saikhom (IND) 109 kg
Total: Standard 179 kg → Mirabai Chanu Saikhom (IND) 193 kg
Youth Boys (60 kg)
Gold 🥇 A. Maharajan (India)
- Snatch: 114 kg | Clean & Jerk: 140 kg | Total: 254 kg
Junior Men (60 kg)
Gold 🥇 A. Maharajan (India)
- Snatch: 114 kg | Clean & Jerk: 140 kg | Total: 254 kg
Silver 🥈 Antonin Lanqoe (Canada)
- Snatch: 100 kg | Clean & Jerk: 128 kg | Total: 228 kg
Bronze 🥉 Nipun Dissanayak (Sri Lanka)
- Snatch: 95 kg | Clean & Jerk: 115 kg | Total: 210 kg
Senior Men (60 kg)
Gold 🥇 Ch. Rishikanta Singh Chanambam (India)
- Snatch: 120 kg | Clean & Jerk: 151 kg | Total: 271 kg (New Records)
Silver 🥈 Mohamad Aniq Bin Kasdan (Malaysia)
- Snatch: 111 kg | Clean & Jerk: 142 kg | Total: 253 kg
Bronze 🥉 Isuru Kumara Yodage Dilanka (Sri Lanka)
- Snatch: 111 kg | Clean & Jerk: 138 kg | Total: 249 kg
🌟 Record-Breaking Performances
- Senior Commonwealth Men’s 60 kg – Clean & Jerk
- Previous Standard: 147 kg
- New Record: 151 kg – Rishikanta Singh Chanambam (India)
- Senior Commonwealth Men’s 60 kg – Total
- Previous Standard: 267 kg
- New Record: 271 kg – Rishikanta Singh Chanambam (India)
🏆 Highlights:
- Maharajan (India) secured double gold in both Youth Boys and Junior Men’s 60 kg categories with consistent lifts.
- Rishikanta Singh Chanambam (India) dominated the Senior Men’s 60 kg category, setting two new Commonwealth records in Clean & Jerk and Total.
- Malaysia and Sri Lanka also stood out with strong podium finishes in the senior category.
A Historic Start
The first day of the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships showcased India’s rising dominance in the sport, with athletes across youth, junior, and senior divisions delivering record-breaking performances. With electrifying support from the home crowd, the Championships promise to be a milestone in the global weightlifting arena.
Mr. Sahdev Yadav, President of the Indian Weightlifting Federation, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian athletes and coaches for delivering a remarkable performance on the opening day of the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.
He expressed pride that the Championships are being graciously hosted by the Indian Weightlifting Federation, with the valued support of the Sports Authority of Gujarat and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
Welcoming athletes, coaches, and support staff from across the Commonwealth, Mr. Yadav remarked:
“It is a matter of great honour for us to host such a prestigious Championships on Indian soil. I warmly welcome all participants who have travelled from far and wide to be a part of this global celebration of strength and spirit. I extend my best wishes for their success, good health, and memorable experiences here in Ahmedabad.”
