Archive · 28 Jul 2026
PM Modi Congratulates Bindyarani Devi on Bronze Medal
Bindyarani Devi, an Indian weightlifter, won a bronze medal in the women's 58kg event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on this achievement, praising her hard work and determination.
Devi's medal is significant as it comes after recovering from a knee injury and adapting to different weight categories.
This is her second Commonwealth Games medal, having won silver in Birmingham 2022.
Her bronze medal adds to India's tally of six medals at the Glasgow Games, including one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.
Bindyarani Devi won a bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on her achievement, praising her hard work and determination.
Devi's total lift was 199kg, securing her the bronze medal behind Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal and Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau.
This is Devi's second Commonwealth Games medal, having won silver at the Birmingham 2022 Games.
Her medal adds to India's tally of six medals at the Glasgow Games, including one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.
- Who
- Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam, an Indian weightlifter
- What
- Won a bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- During the Commonwealth Games 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Due to her hard work, determination, and recovery from a knee injury
Indian Weightlifting Success
Challenges in International Competition
Medal Achievement
Indian Weightlifting Success
Bindyarani Devi's bronze medal is a testament to her hard work and determination, adding to India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games.
Challenges in International Competition
The competition was intense, with athletes like Rafiatu Folashade Lawal and Ann Sophie Taschereau outperforming Devi in the women's 58kg event.
Injury Recovery
Indian Weightlifting Success
Devi's recovery from a knee injury in 2023 and her adaptation to different weight categories highlight her resilience and dedication.
Challenges in International Competition
Despite her efforts, the injury and category changes posed significant challenges, affecting her performance and potential medal standing.
- Athlete
- Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam
- Event
- Women's 58kg Weightlifting
- Medal
- Bronze
- Location
- Glasgow, Commonwealth Games 2026
- Total Lift
- 199kg
- Previous Medal
- Silver at Birmingham 2022
- India's Medal Tally
- 6 medals (1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze)