Gandhinagar
The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, which commenced on 11 May 2026 at the prestigious Mahatma Mandir & Exhibition Centre, continues to witness exceptional performances from across the continent. The championship features participation from 28 Asian nations and 2 Commonwealth nations and serves as a qualifying event for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
A total of 178 elite athletes are competing, making it one of the most significant international sporting events hosted in India this year.
On the third day of competition, India added to its medal tally as Gyaneshwari Yadav delivered an impressive performance in 53Kg weight category securing a Silver Medal in the Snatch section and Bronze Medal in Total with a combined lift of 194 kg.
The Gold Medal in the category was claimed by Jinlan Zhao (China) with a total lift of 216 kg, while the Silver Medal was secured by Hoai Huong Nguyen (Vietnam) with a total of 195 kg.
The detailed results are as under: –
| Weight Category | Snatch | Clean & Jerk | Total | Medal |
| 53 Kg (Women) | Jinlan Zhao (CHN) 95 Kg | Jinlan Zhao (CHN) 121 Kg | Jinlan Zhao (CHN) 216 Kg | Gold Medal |
| 53 Kg (Women) | Gyaneshwari Yadav (IND) 88 Kg | Hoai Huong Nguyen (VEI) 108 Kg | Hoai Huong Nguyen (VIE) 195 Kg | Silver Medal |
| 53 Kg (Women) | Hoai Huong Nguyen (VIE) 87 Kg | Ting I Cheng (TPE) 107 Kg | Gyaneshwari Yadav (IND) 194 Kg | Bronze Medal |
Gyaneshwari Yadav’s achievement marks a proud moment for Indian weightlifting, highlighting the rising standard and international competitiveness of Indian women athletes. Her podium finish has added to India’s strong showing in the Asian stage and serves as an inspiration for the rest of the contingent.
