Raja Muthupandi wins silver in men's 65 kg at Commonwealth Games 2026

Raja Muthupandi finished second in the men's 65 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, earning the silver medal. The result counted as India's second silver in weightlifting at these Games.

Competing in the men's 65 kg category, Muthupandi secured a podium position during the weightlifting programme of the Commonwealth Games 2026. His performance added to India's medal returns in the sport at this edition of the Games. The placement officially recorded him as the silver medallist for the event.

The silver came in a contest staged under the men's 65 kg division, where Muthupandi emerged as the runner-up. By finishing second, he brought home a valuable medal for India in weightlifting. The achievement was listed in the event results as a silver for Raja Muthupandi.

This podium finish represents the nation's second silver in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The outcome confirmed that India has claimed multiple silver medals in the sport at this edition. Officials credited the result to Muthupandi's performance in the men's 65 kg competition.

Raja Muthupandi's silver will be entered among the weightlifting outcomes from the Commonwealth Games 2026. The medal contributes directly to India's weightlifting medal count at the event. Event records identify him as the silver medallist in the men's 65 kg class.

The silver for Muthupandi marks another notable result for India in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2026. His podium finish added the nation's second silver in the discipline at these Games.