The 30th Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025, which also included the 25th Commonwealth Senior Championships, concluded at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from 24th to 30th August 2025.
- The championship was organised by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) with support from the Sports Authority of Gujarat and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
- The event saw participation from 290 athletes across 30 Commonwealth nations in Senior, Junior, and Youth categories.
Exam Hints:
- Event: 30th Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025, Ahmedabad (25th Senior edition).
- India Medal Tally: 40 (27 Gold, 10 Silver, 3 Bronze).
- Key Performers: Mirabai Chanu (Gold in Women’s 48kg, direct qualification for 2026 CWG Glasgow); Koyel Bar: Gold + Best Lifter Trophy + Youth World Record (53kg); Sairaj Pardeshi: Gold in Junior Men’s 88kg (348kg), Junior Record.
Highlights of 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships:
India’s Historic Medal Haul: India finished 1st on the medal tally with 40 medals – 27 Gold, 10 Silver, and 3 Bronze.
- Nigeria, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Samoa followed in the top five.
Top 5 Countries in Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 27 | 10 | 3 | 40 |
| Nigeria | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| Malaysia | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Samoa | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
Key Indian Performances:
Mirabhai Chanu: The Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist won gold in the Women’s 48kg category, lifting a total of 193 kg
- Her victory secured direct qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Koyel Bar: Won a gold medal in the Junior Women’s 53kg category.
- She also earned the Best Lifter Trophy in the Youth Girls’ section with an aggregate of 192 kg, setting a new Youth World Record.
Sairaj Pardeshi: Clinched the gold medal in the Junior Men’s 88kg category.
- His total lift of 348 kg surpassed the senior gold medalist’s total by 1 kg, setting a new Junior Commonwealth record.
Indian Gold Medal Winners (Senior Category):
| Athlete Name | Category (kg) | Total Lift (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikanta Singh Chanambam | Men’s 60kg | 271 kg |
| Ajith Narayana | Men’s 71kg | 317 kg |
| Ajaya Babu Valluri | Men’s 79kg | 335 kg |
| Mirabai Chanu Saikhom | Women’s 48kg | 193 kg |
Note* India’s total senior medal haul of 4 golds, 6 silvers, and 3 bronzes topped the medal tally.
Direct Qualification: The Indian weightlifters who won gold medals in the senior categories earned direct qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Indian Gold Medal Winners (Junior Category):
| Athlete Name | Category (kg) | Total Lift (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Arumugapandian Maharajan | Men’s 60kg | 254 kg |
| Yash Khandagale | Men’s 65kg | 273 kg |
| Hemanta Doimari | Men’s 71kg | 264 kg |
| Bedabrat Bharali | Men’s 79kg | 326 kg |
| Sairaj Pardeshi | Men’s 88kg | 348 kg |
| Parv Chaudhary | Men’s 94kg | 337 kg |
| Tushar Chaudhary | Men’s 110kg | 285 kg |
| Soumya Sunil Dalvi | Women’s 48kg | 177 kg |
| Koyel Bar | Women’s 53kg | 192 kg |
| Mina Santa | Women’s 58kg | 185 kg |
| Bidusmita Bhoi | Women’s 63kg | 204 kg |
About the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF):
Formed in 1935, IWLF governs weightlifting in India, affiliated with the Indian Olympic Association, Asian Weightlifting Federation, and International Weightlifting Federation.
It sent its first team to the 1936 Berlin Olympics and registered as a society in 1960.
Headquarters: New Delhi, Delhi
President: Sahdev Yadav
