India's Lovepreet Singh Secures Silver in Dramatic Super-Heavyweight Lifting Finale
Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal for India in the men's +110kg category at the Commonwealth Games. Despite setting a snatch record, he finished 1kg behind New Zealand's David Andrew Liti.
Key takeaways
- Lovepreet Singh won the silver medal in the men's +110kg weightlifting final with a total lift of 388kg.
- Singh set a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with a successful 176kg lift.
- New Zealander David Andrew Liti took gold by a 1kg margin after a record-breaking 223kg clean and jerk.
- The 29-year-old Indian lifter previously won bronze at the 2022 Birmingham Games.
A Battle of Records at the Scottish Event Campus
The Commonwealth Games weightlifting competition concluded on July 30, 2026, with a high-stakes duel between India's Lovepreet Singh and New Zealand's David Andrew Liti. In the men's +110kg super-heavyweight final, Singh transitioned from his 2022 bronze-medal performance to a silver finish, recording a 388kg total. While the 29-year-old Indian athlete dominated the opening half of the event, he was ultimately surpassed by a single kilogram as Liti secured gold with a total of 389kg.
Snatch Dominance and Early Lead
The contest shifted early when the pre-lift favorite, Sanele Mao of Samoa, exited the competition after failing all three attempts at 175kg. Lovepreet Singh capitalized on this opening by successfully completing lifts of 168kg, 173kg, and a Games-record-breaking 176kg in the snatch segment. This performance handed Singh a significant 10kg lead over Liti, who cleared 166kg, positioning the Indian Navy employee as the frontrunner entering the second half of the event.
The Clean and Jerk Decider
The 10kg advantage evaporated during a tense clean and jerk round. Singh successfully managed 212kg on his second attempt but failed his final lift of 217kg. This left the door open for Liti, a seasoned two-time Olympian. The New Zealander responded with a massive 223kg lift on his second attempt, setting a new Commonwealth Games record for that segment and moving his total to 389kg. Singh's inability to land his final lift proved decisive. "I should have finished it off in the clean and jerk. It was a costly miss," Singh stated following the medal ceremony.
From Amritsar to the Podium
Singh's journey to the silver medal in Glasgow reflects a significant rise from his youth in Amritsar. The son of a tailor and a homemaker, Singh once supported his family by selling vegetables and working as a 'Ghodiwala' at weddings before joining the Indian Navy. His performance at the 2026 Games featured several milestones:
- New Games Record: Singh set a temporary record with a 176kg snatch.
- Weightlifting Total: He combined a 176kg snatch and 212kg clean and jerk for a 388kg finish.
- Career Progression: Singh improved upon his 109kg bronze medal from the 2022 Birmingham Games.
Source: The Hindu — Sport
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