Raja takes silver as Aznil wins third successive Commonwealth 65kg title with Games record

Raja of Tamil Nadu finished with the silver medal in the men’s 65kg weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, while Malaysia’s Aznil secured the gold and set a Games record. The outcome produced a mixed night for Raja, who fell short of expectations despite reaching the podium.

The competition was part of the quadrennial Commonwealth Games and featured the men’s 65kg category. Raja represented Tamil Nadu in the event, and Aznil’s victory marked his third successive gold at the Games. The gold-medal performance also came with a new Games record for Aznil.

Aznil topped the field to claim the title outright, leaving Raja in second place. The silver for Raja brought a combination of accomplishment and disappointment, given pre-event hopes for a stronger result. The podium reflected both the dominance of Aznil at successive editions and the competitive nature of the category.

Raja’s result will be recorded as a silver medal at this edition of the Commonwealth Games, while Aznil’s achievement is notable for its consecutive nature and the Games record attached to it. The phrasing “third successive gold” underscores Aznil’s sustained success across multiple Games. The Games record further cements the winning lift in the event’s history.

Spectators and officials witnessed a contest that delivered a clear winner and a high point for Aznil’s career at the Commonwealth level. For Raja, the night was described as bitter-sweet, with a medal earned but expectations unmet. Both athletes now carry definitive outcomes from this session into the wider programme of the Games.

The final standings in the men’s 65kg saw Aznil on top with the gold and a Games record, and Raja finishing second with the silver. The result adds another chapter to Aznil’s Commonwealth legacy while leaving Raja to reflect on a campaign that did not fully match hopes.