Didih breaks Commonwealth record in weightlifting gold

Nigeria's Onome Didih set a new Commonwealth Games record in the women's 53kg weightlifting event in Glasgow.

Didih breaks Commonwealth record in weightlifting gold

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Onome Didih of Nigeria won the gold medal in the women's 53kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, according to reports. She set a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with a lift of 93kg.

Didih also broke the record in the clean and jerk, finishing with a total of 203kg, which is also a new Games record. Her performance was described as dominant, securing the top spot on the podium.

The silver medal went to India's Bindyarani Devi, while Canada's Rachel Leblanc-Bazinet took bronze. The event took place at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What weight class did Onome Didih compete in?

She competed in the women's 53kg weightlifting event.

What records did Didih break?

She broke the Commonwealth Games record in the snatch (93kg) and the clean and jerk (total 203kg).

Who won the silver and bronze medals?

India's Bindyarani Devi won silver, and Canada's Rachel Leblanc-Bazinet won bronze.

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