Harjinder Kaur Wins Silver in 69kg Weightlifting at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur earned a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England. She lifted a total of 230kg, comprising a 105kg snatch and a 125kg clean and jerk, placing her second behind Australia’s top contender. The performance marked her first major international podium finish after years of steady progress in national championships. Her family—father Sahib Singh, mother Kuldeep Kaur, and brother Pritpal Singh—expressed pride and joy, celebrating the achievement at a family gathering. Kaur’s success is seen as a boost for Indian women’s weightlifting, encouraging more athletes to pursue the sport.