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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 5: Gyaneshwari, Sarvesh, Ajaya Babu clinch silver medals - Highlights
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India had its most successful day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, as the Indian contingent added six medals to its tally on Monday.
Sunday belonged to India's weightlifters. Mirabai Chanu scripted history by clinching her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's 48kg event.
On Monday, the Indian weightlifters continued their performance, winning three more medals; Gyaneshwari Yadav (53 Kg) and Ajaya Babu Valluri (79 Kg) won silver medals.
On the other hand, Bindyarani Devi (58kg) bagged a bronze medal. India also opened its medal tally in athletics, with Sarvesh Kushare winning India's first-ever high jump silver medal.
In Para athletics, Sharmila and Shilpa Shyla delivered a double podium finish for India in the women’s Shot Put F57 event, winning gold and bronze respectively
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 27 July 2026 9:55 PM IST
Up Next: Bowls, Men's Singles, India vs Kenya
Putul Sonowal will be in action for the final time at the Commonwealth Games when he faces Kenya's Anwar Hamada at 10:05 p.m. IST.
After defeats to Malaysia and Malta in his previous two matches, Putul dropped to third place in Section D. With only the section topper advancing to the semi finals, he is now out of medal contention.
He will hope to finish his Commonwealth Games debut with a victory.
- 27 July 2026 9:55 PM IST
Weightlifting, Women's 58kg: Bindyarani Devi wins BRONZE!
Nigeria's Lawal leapfrogs Bindyarani Devi with a massive 117kg lift in what was only her first clean and jerk attempt.
So, that's that.
Bindyarani Devi will return from the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a bronze medal.
That's a fifth weightlifting medal in as many events for India!
- 27 July 2026 9:53 PM IST
Weightlifting, Women's 58kg: Bindyarani drops 116kg!
Her third clean and jerk attempt and Bindyarani Devi drops 116kg.
She'll finish with a total of 199kg, that is an assured medal. But the colour of it is yet to be confirmed.
Bindya was unhappy with herself after that attempt and she doesn't shy away from expressing herself.
- 27 July 2026 9:50 PM IST
Weightlifting, Women's 58kg: Medal assured for Bindyarani Devi!
Bindyarani Devi's 199kg total can't be pushed out of bronze medal position.
That's a medal assured. The colour, remains to be seen.
- 27 July 2026 9:48 PM IST
Weightlifting, Women's 58kg: Bindyarani lifts 112kg!
Bindyarani Devi bounces back. She goes up to 112kg regardless of the failed first attempt.
And this time she lifts it cleanly. She has climbed to the silver medal position with a total of 199kg, behind Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau (205kg).
- 27 July 2026 9:45 PM IST
Weightlifting, Women's 58kg: Bindyarani with a no lift on first C&J attempt
Bindyarani Devi starts her clean & jerk attempts with a successful 110kg lift.
But hold on, the umpires feel her arm's bent. That's called a foul. So, it is a no lift for Bindyarani!
- 27 July 2026 8:47 PM IST
Weightlifting, Women's 58kg Final: Bindyarani completes perfect snatch with 87kg!
India's Bindyarani Devi rounded off a flawless snatch campaign by successfully lifting 87kg in her third and final attempt.
The Indian looked composed throughout, clearing 83kg, 85kg and 87kg in succession to finish the snatch with a perfect three-from-three record. She now heads into the clean and jerk firmly in contention for a Commonwealth Games medal.
- 27 July 2026 8:45 PM IST
Weightlifting, Women's 58kg Final: Bindyarani clears 85kg on second attempt!
India's Bindyarani Devi continued her solid start to the women's 58kg final by successfully lifting 85kg in her second snatch attempt.
The Indian looked in complete control once again, improving on her opening 83kg lift to strengthen her position heading into the final round of the snatch.
- 27 July 2026 8:40 PM IST
Weightlifting, Women's 58kg Final: Bindyarani opens with successful 83kg snatch!
India's Bindyarani Devi made a confident start to the women's 58kg weightlifting final, successfully clearing 83kg in her opening snatch attempt.
The experienced Indian looked composed throughout the lift, getting her campaign underway on a positive note as she builds towards the medal positions with two snatch attempts still to come.
