Rishikanta Singh, weightlifter, wins India’s first silver medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games

The contest developed into a two-way fight between Rishikanta and Kasdan from the opening discipline.

Chanambam set the Games record with a stunning 121kg lift in his snatch attempt, taking the lead ahead of the rest of competition with Mohammad Aniq later equalling the mark.

Jonathan Chin, from Chapel Brampton, Northampton, will be competing in the 71kg category at 9:00 BST on Monday.