Raja Muthupandi Wins Silver in Men's 65kg Weightlifting at Commonwealth Games 2026
Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi won a silver medal in the men's 65kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, lifting a total of 286kg (126kg snatch, 160kg clean and jerk). Malaysia's Muhamad Aznil Bidin claimed gold with a Games record 299kg, while Papua New Guinea's Morea Baru took bronze with 282kg. Muthupandi's achievement marks India's third weightlifting medal at the Games and follows his recovery from serious injuries and health issues. This was his Commonwealth Games debut.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 26 Jul, 03:30 pm. Other outlets followed.