Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam Wins Silver at CWG 2026
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam is a weightlifter from Manipur, India.
He recently won a silver medal in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
He set a new Commonwealth Games record with a 121kg snatch.
Rishikanta started weightlifting at the National Sports Academy in Khuman Lampak and has trained in various prestigious institutions.
He has won multiple championships and set national records.
His journey from a grassroots level to international success is inspiring.
Rishikanta faced financial hardships growing up but overcame them through determination and hard work.
He now aims to inspire others with his story.
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won silver in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
He set a new Commonwealth Games record with a 121kg snatch.
Rishikanta was born on July 5, 1998, in Imphal West, Manipur.
He has won multiple championships and set national records in weightlifting.
He trained at the Army Sports Institute in Pune and the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski in Bulgaria.
- Who
- Rishikanta Singh Chanambam
- What
- Winning silver in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- July 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To compete and achieve a personal best in the Commonwealth Games
Rishikanta's Achievements
Challenges in Weightlifting
Career Milestones
Rishikanta's Achievements
Rishikanta has won multiple championships and set national records, including a Commonwealth Games record in the snatch.
Challenges in Weightlifting
Transitioning to a new weight class and maintaining consistency are significant challenges in weightlifting.
- Name
- Rishikanta Singh Chanambam
- Date of Birth
- July 5, 1998
- Place of Birth
- Imphal West, Manipur
- Current Age
- 28
- Weightlifting Category
- 60kg
- Commonwealth Games Record
- 121kg snatch
- National Record
- 124kg snatch
- Total Lift at Commonwealth Games
- 264kg
Sources
From working as daily-wage labourer to CWG silver, Rishikanta’s journey is one of grit and sacrifice
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