Bindyarani Devi Secures Commonwealth Bronze as Nigeria’s Lawal Sets Record Pace
Weightlifter Bindyarani Devi claimed bronze in the women’s 59kg division at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Nigeria’s Rafiatu Folashade Lawal dominated the platform to secure gold through a record-breaking performance.
Execution on the Glasgow Platform
India added to its medal tally on July 27, 2026, when Bindyarani Devi secured a third-place finish in the women’s 59kg weightlifting competition. The 27-year-old athlete completed the event with a combined total of 199kg. During the initial snatch phase, the Indian lifter showed consistent form by successfully clearing 83kg, 85kg, and 87kg. She followed this performance with a peak lift of 112kg in the clean & jerk segment.
Comparison to Birmingham Performance
This result follows Devi’s previous success at the Birmingham Games, where she competed in the 55kg category and earned a silver medal. While her total of 199kg in Glasgow was enough to reach the podium, it fell short of the pace required to challenge for the top two spots in this heavier weight class.
Lawal’s Record-Breaking Gold
The event was defined by the overwhelming dominance of Nigeria’s Rafiatu Folashade Lawal. The defending champion maintained a significant lead over the entire field, finishing with a total of 229kg to claim gold. Lawal’s performance rewrote the record books through several milestones:
- A 103kg snatch that established both a new Commonwealth and Games record.
- A 126kg clean & jerk that set a new Games record.
- An aggregate total of 229kg, marking another Games record.
Source: The Hindu — Sport
