Ahmedabad, August 28, 2025 –
The stage at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
– Ahmedabad sparkled with grit and glory on Day 4, as India’s young and senior lifters delivered remarkable performances.
In the Youth Girls 69 kg category, Juhitha Guna of India rose to the occasion with a spirited display of power and determination, lifting 76 kg in Snatch and 92 kg in Clean & Jerk, for an impressive total of 168 kg. Her fearless performance lit up the arena, underlining the promising future of Indian weightlifting.
In the Senior Women 69 kg category, India celebrated another podium finish as Harjinder Kaur clinched bronze with a strong 99 kg Snatch and 123 kg Clean & Jerk, totalling 222 kg. Harjinder’s resilience and consistency reinforced India’s growing stature in the sport on the global stage.
The category also witnessed history, as Islamiat Adebukola Yusuf of Nigeria shattered the Senior Commonwealth Women’s 69 kg Clean
& Jerk record, lifting 131 kg, surpassing the previous mark of 130 kg set by Charlotte Simoneau (Canada).
Results of Day 4 competition –
Youth Girls – 69 kg Category
Juhitha Guna (India) – Snatch: 76 kg | Clean & Jerk: 92 kg | Total: 168 kg
Junior Women – 69 kg Category
Gold: Nya HAYMAN (Australia) – Snatch: 95 kg | Clean & Jerk: 116 kg | Total: 211 kg
Silver: Sienna FESOLAI (New Zealand) – Snatch: 90 kg | Clean
& Jerk: 111 kg | Total: 201 kg
Bronze: Madeleine AGNEW (New Zealand) – Snatch: 85 kg | Clean & Jerk: 109 kg | Total: 194 kg
Senior Women – 69 kg Category
Gold: ISLAMIYAT ADEBUKOLA YUSUF (Nigeria) – Snatch: 105 kg | Clean & Jerk: 131 kg | Total: 236 kg
Silver: Olivia SELEMAIA (New Zealand) – Snatch: 100 kg | Clean & Jerk: 123 kg | Total: 223 kg
Bronze: HARJINDER KAUR (India) – Snatch: 99 kg | Clean & Jerk: 123 kg | Total: 222 kg
Records Smashed in Senior Women 69 kg!
SENIOR CW WOMEN 69 kg CLEAN&JERK : Charlotte Simoneau [CAN] 130 —> ISLAMIYAT ADEBUKOLA YUSUF [NGR] 131
With every lift, every cheer, and every record, the championship atmosphere continues to intensify. The coming competitions promise even greater rivalries, higher weights, and unforgettable moments of sporting excellence.
Sahdev Yadav President
Indian Weightlifting Federation
