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Lovepreet Singh wins bronze in weightlifting men’s 109 kg

Published on 15 Aug 2026

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  • India’s Lovepreet Singh won a bronze medal in men’s 109 kg to continue the country’s medal rush in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
  • The 24-year-old from Punjab lifted a total of 355 kg, including a new national record of 192 kg in clean and jerk, to finish third on the podium. He lifted 163kg in snatch.
  • Junior Nyabeyeu of Cameroon claimed the gold medal with a total lift of 361 kg, while Jack Opeloge of Samoa bagged the silver by lifting 358 kg in the event.
  • India have so far won eight weightlifting medals, including three gold, in the showpiece.

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