Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 4: India climb to eighth after weightlifting medal rush

CWG 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 4: The defending champion is here finally. 82kg! There is the CWG record for Mirabai Chanu. No problem with the snatch this time. She had failed earlier, but not this time. For context, the next best successful lifts are 77kg and 71 kg.

CWG 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Tapan Mohanty finished 15th in men's all-around. Home favourite Reuben Ward clinched the gold, followed Felix Dolci of Canada and Jesse Moore of Australia.

CWG 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Mirabai has yet to appear in the event, which is already underway in Glasgow. But ahead of it, the Tokyo Olympic silver medallist had confirmed that she won't attempt the coveted 90kg snatch at the Commonwealth Games, because she wants to conserve herself for the Asian Games later this year where she hopes to complete her medal collection with a maiden podium finish.

"I will not give my full effort in the Commonwealth Games. My focus is the Asian Games, which are very near. I am training according to that. So my performance and effort here will depend on that plan," Chanu had told PTI on Thursday.

CWG 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 4: The second weightlifting event, featuring an Indian, is all set to begin, where Mirabai Chanu will be in action with the aim to retain her CWG crown.

CWG 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 4: India qualify for the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final after finishing third in Heat 2, well behind Australia and England.

CWG 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 4: India is currently in action in two events. Tapan Mohanty features in the All-around final in gymnastics. Meanwhile, India are also competing in 4x200m relay in swimming against Jersey, Australia and England in Heat 2.

CWG 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Rishikanta, who hails from Imphal in Manipur, honed his skills through the Indian Army's sporting set-up, where he established himself as one of the country's leading weightlifters. Glasgow 2026 marks his second Commonwealth Games appearance after making his debut in Birmingham in 2022. A year later, he clinched gold in the men's 60kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, setting a national record with a total lift of 271kg. The performance also secured his qualification for the Glasgow Games and remains his personal best.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Rishikanta confirms silver medal for India. But what a finish for Kasdan. He grabs the gold medal in style, furthering the CWG record with 152 kg C&J. And then came the victory dance!

Here are the final standings:

Aniq Kasdan (MAS): 273kg (121+152) - Games Record

Rishikanta Singh (IND): 264kg ( 121+143)

Joshua Mboya (KEN): 255kg (115+145)

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Rishikanta attempts CWG record. He is going for 151 kg, three more than his previous attempt which he had failed. No…he just couldn't do it! He tried twice and then gave up. That means Kasdan all but confirms the gold medal

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Aniq Kasdan of Malaysia has surged to the gold-medal spot with a clean and jerk of 145 kg. That's a CWG record. As things stand:

Kasdan 266 kg (121+145)

Rishikanta 264kg (121+143)

Mboya 260kg (115+145)

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Rishikanta to confirm gold? Attempting 148 kg now. Oh…can't do it! While he still leads, there is a sigh of relief among the opponents

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Rishikanta is in the lead at 264kg (121+143), implying that Mboya and Somathilaka are vying for the second position. The Sri Lankan looked desperate and jumped 9 kgs to lift 144 kgs, and after a very, very unsteady jerk he does it only for the jury to reject it after a review.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Rishikanta's here! He attempts 143 kg. Can he? And he does it. They are having a look at it again. No…that's legal.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: In C&J, Joshua Mboya of Kenya lifts 135 kg and Joshua Mboya of Kenya responds with a smooth 140 kg and now wants to attempt 144 next. Rishikanta yet to come.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: England's defeat to South Africa in the other group match has breathed fresh life into India's semifinal hopes. Heading into the final round of fixtures, India are level on points with both England and Namibia.

The equation is now straightforward—at least on paper. Beat England later this evening, and India stay firmly in the hunt for a place in the semifinals. Of course, pulling off that result will be far more difficult than simply stating the qualification scenario.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Third-placed Myobo opens his clean & jerk campaign at 130kg, followed by Somathilaka at 135kg. Rishikanta has opted for 145kg, while Kasdan will make his first attempt at 150kg.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Here's how things stand in the weightlifting event.

1. Rishikanta Singh (IND) - 121kg

2. Aniq Kasdan (MAS) - 121 kg

3. Johusa Mboya (KEN) - 115kg

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: He does it! That's both a CWG RECORD and a PERSONAL RECORD! 121 kg it is for Rishikanta Singh Chananbam, who is now in the GOLD MEDAL position.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Rishikanta builds on the momentum and lifts 119kg in his second attempt! The 28-year-old is showing no stage fright! A medal seems guaranteed for India.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Smooth! Rishikanta Singh doesn't break a sweat as he lifts 116kg in his first attempt in the snatch category. Upwards and onwards!

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Chanambam Rishikanta Singh enters the men's 60kg final as a genuine medal contender. The Indian holds a clear advantage over the field in snatch, giving him a strong platform in the gold-medal race. The bigger challenge comes in clean jerk, where he ranks second among leading contenders. That gap could ultimately decide who walks away with gold and sliver.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: India remain firmly in the women's pairs semifinal race despite their first defeat of the competition. England's shock loss to South Africa has left India, England and Namibia level on points in Section B. The equation is now simpe for Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Sigh: beat England in their final sectional match later today and keep their qualification hopes alive.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: India's unbeaten run in the Women's pairs has ended after Namibia won the tie-break 3-0. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh had responded to a 7-5 opening-set defeat by crushing Namibia 10-1 in the second, but could not complete the comeback in the decider. It is India's first defeat after three straight wins.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: The men's 60kg weightlifting final is underway in Glasgow, with Rishikianta Singh carrying India's first major medal hopes of the afternoon. The Indian enters the competition with a personal best total of 271kr, including 120kg in the snatch and 151 kg in clean and jerk.

CWG 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 4: Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh have stormed back into the context, taking the second set 10-1 after losing the opener 7-5. India now head into their third tie-break in four matches, having already beaten Malta and Tonga in deciders. Another win would preserve their unbeaten run in the Women's pairs event.