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CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

The Commonwealth tournaments, be it the CWG or the Commonwealth Championships, have been a happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters, who revel in the absence of traditional powerhouses like China and North Korea. India have finished as the best-performing nation in the sport in the 1990, 2002, and 2018 editions. They are the second most successful nation in the sport with 125 medals, including 43 golds, behind Australia (159), whose dominance has taken a hit in the last few editions.

Plymouth potter Haydon Pinhey scores biggest career win

Plymouth aspiring snooker star Haydon Pinhey secured the biggest win of his career by beating world number 21 Matt Selt in qualifying for the European Masters. The 25-year-old amateur narrowly missed out on earning a tour spot and turning professional at Q School in June.

Commonwealth Games: A Happy Hunting Ground For Indian Weightlifters

A new rule prevented India from rejigging the weight categories of its lifters for maximum advantage but country's 15-strong contingent, headlined by Mirabai Chanu, is still expected to return with a bagful of medals from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth tournaments, be it the CWG or the Commonwealth Championships, have been a happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters, who revel in the absence of traditional powerhouses like China and North Korea.