In the Men's 61 kg division, Gururaja Poojary sets a new personal record to win the bronze medal for India. He lifted 269 kg in total (118 S + 151 C&J).

He lifted 144 kg to begin the clean and jerk round and then 148 kg on his second try. In his third attempt, he lifted 151 kg, shattering his previous best, securing the medal for India. His cumulative total of lifts was 169kg.