Introduction
This morning, I attended the weightlifting competition at the Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, Scotland.
Games venue-the ‘Armadilllo’.
Information on the Commonwealth Games.
For background information on the Games please refer my recent posts on Netball and Bowls.
Information on Weightlifting
Weightlifting refers to physical exercises and sports in which people lift weights, often in the form of dumbbells, barbells, or machines. People engage in weightlifting for a variety of reasons. These can include: developing physical strength; promoting health and fitness; competing in weightlifting sports; and developing a muscular and aesthetic physique.
Details of Glasgow Competition
The competition runs from July 26 to 30, 2026, with 16 events: eight for men (60kg to +110kg) and eight for women (48kg to +86kg) . Each athlete competes in two disciplines—the snatch and the clean & jerk—with three attempts in each. The highest combined total determines the medalists.A total of 176 weightlifters qualify (88 men, 88 women). Each nation may enter one athlete per weight class.
Images and Videos
These relate to this morning’s competition where the medalists are shown immediately below.
Listing of Top 3
Images of Medalists
Nauru Competitor
Malaysia Competitor
Republic of South Africa Competitor
Videos
More Information
For more information on Glasgow and sightseeing in Scotland please refer to the Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4.This book is also available via Kindle.