Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026: Sanjana Wins Bronze as India Add Fourth Medal

India's medal tally at the 2026 AWF Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships received another boost on Day 6 as Sanjana secured bronze in the women's 77kg category in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Competing in front of the home crowd, Sanjana delivered an impressive performance with a combined lift of 220kg, winning bronze medals in Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and Total to add India's fourth medal of the championship.

Sanjana Secures Podium Finish in Women's 77kg

Sanjana lifted 96kg in Snatch and followed it up with 124kg in Clean & Jerk to finish with a total of 220kg.

China's Guifang Liao dominated the category with a gold medal-winning total of 265kg, while DPR Korea's Kyong Ryong Kim claimed silver with 260kg.

Despite the significant gap at the top, Sanjana's consistent lifts ensured India a place on the podium in one of the most competitive categories of the championship.

Vanshita Verma Narrowly Misses Medal

India also came close to another podium finish in the women's 86kg category through Vanshita Verma.

Vanshita finished fourth overall with a total lift of 220kg after successfully lifting 95kg in Snatch and 125kg in Clean & Jerk. She narrowly missed out on a medal in a highly competitive field.

China's Cuiting Peng won gold with a total of 270kg, while Bahrain's Alina Marushchak secured silver with 265kg. South Korea's Hyeonju Jang took bronze with 245kg.

AWF Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships Day 6 Results

India Continue Positive Run at Home Championships

The latest medal continued India's encouraging campaign at the continental event, with Indian lifters increasingly featuring among the podium finishers.

The championships, being held in Gandhinagar, have provided valuable international exposure for several Indian weightlifters as the country builds towards major multi-sport events in the coming years, including the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

Officials from the Indian Weightlifting Federation congratulated Sanjana for her performance and extended support to the remaining athletes ahead of the final day of competition.

Strong Competition Continues in Gandhinagar

The Asian Championships have witnessed intense competition across categories, with traditional powerhouses like China, DPR Korea, Bahrain, and South Korea continuing to dominate several weight divisions.

However, India's growing presence on the podium has highlighted the steady progress of the country's next generation of lifters.

With the tournament entering its concluding phase, attention now shifts to the remaining events as Asia's top weightlifters battle for continental honours.