Rishikanta Singh Wins CWG Silver Medal After Washing Dishes for Rs 150

Rishikanta Singh Wins CWG Silver Medal After Washing Dishes for Rs 150

Rishikanta Singh Chanambam, a weightlifter from Manipur, has won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. He used to earn Rs 150 a day washing dishes at a roadside dhaba near his home. Singh's 264kg lift in the men's 60kg weightlifting event earned him the medal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Singh and other medal winners, including Mirabai Chanu, on their achievements. Singh's journey from a humble background to winning a CWG medal is an inspiration to many.