CWG 2026: Harjinder Kaur revels in silver after staying focused on the job
Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur secured a silver medal in the 69kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Her performance was marked by consistent execution across all six lifts, improving upon her previous bronze medal finish.
Why it matters
Success in international sporting events serves as a significant morale booster and source of national pride.
Harjinder Kaur’s smile is truly infectious. After successfully completing her clean and jerk attempt, she genuflected to the crowd, waved her hands in acknowledgement and happily slow-jogged back to the coaches’ area.
It was a special moment for the 29-year-old veteran, who had improved on her bronze medal from the previous Commonwealth Games by clinching silver this time in the 69kg weightlifting competition of the Glasgow Games at the Scottish Event Campus here on Tuesday (July 28, 2026).
Amidst stiff competition, Harjinder held her own and never wilted under pressure, claiming the silver medal with a total lift of 227kg behind Charlotte Simoneau of Canada who lifted a total of 240kg to win the gold.
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