Deepak Lather won bronze medal in Men’s 56 kg weightlifting. (Twitter/SAI Media)
Deepak Lather, in his debut Commonwealth Games, displayed that he holds the future for India in weightlifting, as he went on to clinch the bronze medal in Men’s 69 kg weightlifting event. The 18-year-old from Haryana went on to lift a total weight of 295 kg – 136 kg in Snatch and 159 kg in Clean-and-Jerk, to reach the podium. He attempted to go for a 138 kg lift in Snatch and a 162 kg Clean-and-Jerk, but he failed in the attempt to do so. If he had achieved both the lifts, he would have been able to contest for the gold medal. With the bronze medal win, India takes its total medal tally in this year’s CWG to 4, all of them coming in weightlifting.
Deepak Lather 69kg weightlifting highlights:
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Deepak Lather, a boy from Haryana had humble beginnings, which started while driving tractors at his parents' farm. To know more about the 18-year old, who has become India's new sensation in weightlifting, click: Deepak Lather: Farm boy to strong man
DEEPAK LATHER RECEIVES PRAISES FROM ALL CORNERS!
Haryana's Deepak Lather wins the Bronze medal as he remained third in Men's 69 kg Weightlifting event - It is India's fourth medal in the sport - and 4th in this year's CWG. WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE 18-year old! He wins the bronze medal!
Gareth Evans comes down for his final lift- he has been the star player on the show. Goes for a 165 kg lift in clean and jerk. But he fails to lift it - he still remains on top with a total lift of 299 kg.
Sri Lanka's Indica Dissanayake fails to lift 163 kg on twice occasions, he will remain at the second position for a silver at best. It means Gareth Evans is in the best position to grab the gold now.
Wales' Gareth Evans is now on top as he successfully lifts 163 kg in clean and jerk just after Sri Lanka's Indica Dissanayake fails to lift it. Evans on top with a total lift of 299 kg.
Deepak Lather comes down for his final attempt - He will attempt 162 kg - If he lifts it, he will be prime contender for a bronze. He drops it in his final attempt - his total weight remains 295 kg.
Deepak Lather, who is on a position to clinch the bronze medal, has increased his final attempt weight from 160 kg to 162 kg. If he manages to do it, his total will be 298 kg. Can he do it?
Sri Lanka's Indika Dissanayake successfully lifts 160 kg in his first attempt. Takes his total to 297 kg and goes to the position. Gareth Evans, too clears, 160 kg, to take his total to 296 kg. Deepak Lather goes to third position.
Deepak Lather goes for his second attempt in Clean and Jerk in 159 kg and he lifts it cleanly. Terrific stuff from the 18-year old Indian - he takes his total to 295 kg to remain on the top.
Abu Safyan of Pakistan - and he will try to lift 158 kg in his first attempt in Clean and Jerk. With 20 seconds to go, can he do it? He fails to lift it.
Australia's Brandon Wakeling misses his first attempt of 155 kg - Then comes Kirabati's Ruben Katoatau who lifts 155 kg clean and jerk successfully to take his total to 275 kg. Wakeling returns for his second attempt - Can he get it right this time? He does! His total is now 275 kg.
India's Deepak Lather goes for a 155 kg lift - He lifted 136 kg in Snatch. Comes out for his first attempt. Takes a long breath. Pick up the weight, clean lift - And then a great jerk! He looks to be in slight discomfort here - Takes his total to 291 kg. Amazing lift!
New Zealand Vester Villalon goes for his first attempt in Clean and Jerk of 145 kg. He fails on his first attempt and fails down. Is he injured? Noo, he looks fine.
Nauru's Larko Doguape has climbed on the top of the table with a total lift of 247 kg. Behind him is Uganda's Hakim Ssempereza with a total lift of 245 kg. Mauritius' Dinesh Pandoo has a total lift of 240kg.
Samoa's Vaipava Ioane has listed his first attempt at 170 kg. He lifted 125 kg in Snatch and it looks like a desperate attempt from the coaches to push for a medal with a tremendous clean-and-jerk.
Lesoto's Bafokeng Moeti gets his personal best as he gets a good lift of 110 kg in Clean and Jerk to get a total lift of 205 kg. It has been a tough start from his with troubles regarding knee support and time shortage. And he is still wrapping up his knee support for his final attempt - the time is running out... this is terrible show from the coaches. Goes for 115 kg lift - Lifts it clean, and the jerk is good, and he gets his! Takes his total to 210 kg,
Deepak Lather has opted for 153 kg as his initial attempt in clean-and-jerk. Sri Lanka's Dissanayake opts for 155 kg, while Wales Gareth Evans and Malaysia's Muhammad Hidayat have opted for 160 for now. Things will be difficult for Lather in clean-and-jerk.
Sri Lanka's Indika Dissanayake tries to go for 138 kg - And he too drops it. It puts him on the top at the Snatch - just a point ahead of India's Deepak Lather and Wales Gareth Evans. This is a contest which is wide open. And everything will come down to Clean-and-Jerk.
Deepak Lather will try to reclaim the lead by going for 138 kg lift at Snatch. This will be an amazing achievement from the 18-year old if he manages to do it. But he drops it- goes backwards after lifting.
Sri Lanka's Indika Dissanayake goes for 137 kg attempt and he finishes it cleanly. This is amazing stuff from the Sri Lankan as it puts him on top of the pile over Deepak Lather and Gareth Evans.
Malaysia's Muhammad Hidayat misses his final attempt! Now he remains only at 131 kg at Snatch - at the 4th place. This could be a costly mistake from the Malaysian.
Wales Gareth Evans lifts 136 kg as he put himself in contention for a medal. Terrific lift from him as he climbs to the top position with Deepak Lather. He is pumped up!
Deepak Lather gets it right in the second attempt as he successfully lifts 136 kg at Snatch! India could be on their way to another medal here. The 18-year old Indian looks so good at the moment.
Malaysia's Muhammad Hidayat misses his 136 kg attempt - This competition is so stiff, he cannot afford any mistakes. But the 5kg jump was too much for him to handle.
Wales Gareth Evans lifts 133 kg in his second attempt cleanly - He has been on a such terrific form at this age. Terrific stuff from the Welshman.
Deepak Lather comes out for India - 1st attempt 132 kg in Snatch - Completes it in style! Easy lift for Deepak Lather as he climbs to the top of table.
Malaysia's Muhammad Erry Hidayat goes for a 131 kg attempt - and he manages to do it. Terrific stuff from the 18-year old. He climbs to the top. But now comes. Sri Lanka's Indika Dissanayake and he lifts 132 kg to get to the top!
The Bronze medal winner from 2014 CWG - Vaipava Ioane goes for a 130 kg lift - He lifts it, but his shoulders buckled and he drops it. His best remains 125 kg - and now it looks he might not be on the medal tally in the final ./
Wales' Gareth Evans will directly go for 130 kg lift in Snatch - The highest so far has been 127 kg. He desperately wants a medal. Nice, easy lift from him - he looks in terrific spirit. He looks pumped up.
The 25-year old Abu Safyan will attempt 127 kg in his first attempt. He bends down, picks up the weights , sits but could not stand up. His knees buckled, and his hands went backwards. Huge pressure on him now! He gets a green light on his second attempt, but he does not look happy. Something is bothering him, clearly.
Samoa's Vaipava IOANE has lifted 125 kg in Snatch to climb on the top of the table. It has been clean final two lifts from the Samoan.
Brandon Wakeling remains on 120 kg at Snatch as he failed both his two attempts to lift 124 kg. It would affect the overall standing and he looks upset.
Brandon Wakeling will climb to the top of the standings if he lifts this - He looks confident that he can do this. He lifted 125 kg last year - There seems to be a push on his elbows and it does not look like it is a clean lift at all -- BUT WHAT? The referee has given him a green light! The decision is now being reviewed and it has been declared a bad lift, to dismay of thousands of home fans!
Bangladesh's Shimul Kanti Singha has failed the final two attempts of lifts of 120 kg - and his weight remains 115 kg in Snatch. Australia's Brandon Wakeling remains on the top. New Zealands' Vester Villalon tries to go past it with 122 kg lift - but he drops it!
Bangladesh's Shimul Kanti Singha has failed the final two attempts of lifts of 120 kg - and his weight remains 115 kg in Snatch. Australia's Brandon Wakeling remains on the top. New Zealands' Vester Villalon tries to go past it with 122 kg lift - but he drops it!
Australia's own Brandon Wakeling has decided to increase his first weightlift from 117 kg to 119 kg - He will look to take any advantage they can take, and this seems to be a conscious decision. But is it a good one? And now he has gone up to 120 kg! He completes his lift as the crowd breaks into a huge roar - but it is not as clean as he had hoped it would be.
Bangladesh's Shimul Kanti Singha is here to go for a 115 lift - and he completes it easily. Good start for him at Snatch. The crowd gives a huge roar of applause from the youngster.
Meanwhile, India's weightlifter Deepak Lather will the be the last weightlifter to compete in this category - as he has selected the heaviest weightlift of 132 kg in Snatch. Two athletes behind him will be Gareth Evans from Wales and Malaysia's Muhamma Erry Hidayat who both have opted opted 130 kg as their first lift in Snatch.
Drama continues at Gold Coast as Mauritius' weightlifter Dinesh Jeuin starts off with a 106 kg Snatch lift but he almost was timed out. He reached just two seconds before and finished the lift. DRAMA, DRAMA, everywhere!