Lovepreet Singh Secures Silver in High-Stakes Glasgow Weightlifting Final
India's Lovepreet Singh claimed silver in the +110kg super-heavyweight division after a record-setting snatch performance. New Zealand’s David Andrew Liti snatched gold by a single kilogram in a dramatic final at the Commonwealth Games.
Key takeaways
- Lovepreet Singh won the silver medal in the men's +110kg category with a total lift of 388kg.
- The Indian lifter set a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch by clearing 176kg.
- New Zealand's David Andrew Liti won gold with a 389kg total, setting a clean and jerk Games record of 223kg.
- Pre-event favorite Sanele Mao was eliminated early after failing three snatch attempts at 175kg.
Record-Breaking Snatch Places India in Command
In a display of raw strength at the Scottish Event Campus on July 30, 2026, India’s Lovepreet Singh established an early dominance in the men’s +110kg super-heavyweight category. The 28-year-old weightlifter, who previously earned bronze in the 109kg class at the 2022 Birmingham Games, executed a flawless series in the snatch. Lovepreet successfully cleared 168kg, 173kg, and finally 176kg, with his third attempt setting a new Commonwealth Games record.
The competition shifted when Sanele Mao of Samoa, widely considered the favorite for gold, failed to record a single successful lift at 175kg in the snatch. This elimination allowed Lovepreet to enter the clean and jerk phase with a substantial 10kg advantage over his primary rival, David Andrew Liti of New Zealand.
Liti Responds with Power in Clean and Jerk
While the Indian athlete held the lead after the snatch phase, the contest tightened during the clean and jerk segment. Lovepreet managed a successful 212kg lift on his second attempt but was unable to clear 217kg on his final try. This left the Indian lifter with an aggregate total of 388kg.
David Andrew Liti seized this opening with a massive 223kg lift on his second clean and jerk attempt. Combined with his 166kg snatch, the New Zealand veteran finished with a total of 389kg, surpassing Lovepreet by just one kilogram. Liti’s 223kg lift set a new Games record for the clean and jerk, securing him the gold medal and prompting him to forgo his final attempt.
Final Standings and Statistical Breakdown
- Gold: David Andrew Liti (New Zealand) — Total: 389kg (Snatch: 166kg; Clean & Jerk: 223kg)
- Silver: Lovepreet Singh (India) — Total: 388kg (Snatch: 176kg; Clean & Jerk: 212kg)
- Games Records: Lovepreet Singh (176kg Snatch); David Andrew Liti (223kg Clean & Jerk).
Lovepreet’s silver marks a steady progression in his career, following his bronze medal finishes in the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games. His performance on Thursday effectively concluded the weightlifting program for the Glasgow event.
Source: The Hindu — Sport
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