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Silver Medal Kicks Off India’s Weight‑lifting Upswing
In the early evening session of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Raja Muthupandi lifted 126 kg in the snatch and 160 kg in the clean and jerk, posting a combined total of 286 kg that earned him the silver medal in the men’s 65 kg category.[1][2][3]
Official Praise for a Rising Star
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya posted a congratulatory message on X, calling Muthupandi’s performance a “proud moment for Indian weightlifting” and noting that the silver medal “is another proud achievement for India.”[2]
From Humble Beginnings to the Podium
Muthupandi’s journey began in a small town where his brother abandoned a dream of weight‑lifting and his father worked hard to support the family. Yet the young athlete’s dedication paid off, taking him from a local matchbox factory to the Commonwealth Games podium.[4]
India’s Weight‑lifting Flagship Day
The silver in Glasgow added to India’s tally of three weight‑lifting medals that day, joining Mirabai Chanu’s gold in the women’s 48 kg and Rishikanta Singh’s silver in the men’s 60 kg event.[3]
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