Weightlifting's Narrow Margin: A Commonwealth Games Cautionary Tale The Commonwealth Games' weightlifting competition highlights the razor thin margins that define this demanding sport.
In Glasgow, Lovepreet Singh of India was denied a gold medal in the men's 110+kg category by just one kilogram, courtesy of New Zealand's David Andrew Liti.
Lovepreet's strong start with a Commonwealth Games record lift of 176kg in the snatch gave him a commanding lead over Liti and England's Andrew Griffiths.