India – Commonwealth Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships 2026

Current Context: On April 28, 2026, Indian lifters bagged four gold medals at the Commonwealth Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in Apia, Samoa.

• Sunil Singh (Men’s 65kg) lifted 271kg (126kg Snatch + 145kg Clean & Jerk).
• Aisangfa Gogoi (Women’s 58kg) secured gold with 185kg (79kg Snatch + 106kg Clean & Jerk).
• Abhinob Gogoi (Men’s 71kg) dominated with 284kg (129kg Snatch + 155kg Clean & Jerk).
• Charu Pesi (Universal Cup – Men’s 65kg) from Arunachal Pradesh delivered a standout 289kg (127kg Snatch + 162kg Clean & Jerk).
• The sweep highlighted India’s depth of talent pipeline, strengthening its position in global youth weightlifting and boosting confidence ahead of Asian & Olympic qualifiers.

Question:

Q.1 Who won gold in the Men’s 65 kg category at the Commonwealth Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships 2026?
a) Abhinob Gogoi
b) Sunil Singh
c) Charu Pesi
d) Aisangfa Gogoi

Answer: b) Sunil Singh won gold in Men’s 65 kg category at the Commonwealth Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships 2026.