Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: Weightlifter Harjinder Kaur wins silver for the country in the 69kg category

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: Weightlifter Harjinder Kaur wins silver for the country in the 69kg category

India’s star weightlifter Harjinder Kaur delivered a stellar performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, securing the silver medal with a total lift of 227 kg. Canada’s Charlotte Simoneau won the gold, while Australia’s Nya Phoebe Heyman claimed the bronze. Hailing from a farming family in Punjab and having overcome financial hardships, Harjinder Kaur’s success serves as an inspiration to millions of young people. Harjinder, who once operated a manual fodder-cutting machine, is now winning medals for India on the international stage.