- India won 13 medals in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship held in Apia, Capital of Samoa.
- The 13 medals include 8-Gold, 3-Silver & 2-Bronze. Former world champion Mirabai Chanu (age 24 years) wins the Gold Medal in the senior women's 49kg class category in the Olympic qualifying event.
- Jhilli Dalabehra lift of 154 kg in the senior women's 45 kg event and secured the first place.
- In the Senior Women's 55 kg category, Soroikhaibam Bindyarani Devi won the Gold while Matsa Santoshi won the Silver Medal.
- In the Senior Men's 55kg category, Rishikanta Singh won the Gold Medal.
Published On : 10 Jul 2019
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