New Delhi, July 23 -- India's weightlifting ambitions at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 were hit by a major setback after Dilbagh Singh has been withdrawn due to multiple Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) during the qualification period. As a result, India's weightlifting quota was reduced from 12 to 11.

The Indian Weightlifting Federation had named a 12-member squad, spearheaded by Olympic silver-medallist Mirabai Chanu, for the showpiece and said it was told about the reduced quota only on Wednesday.

"The federation got to know about the reduction of quota from 12 to 11 lifters only yesterday," a well-placed source told PTI. "Since Dilbagh is suffering from a back injury and did not train at all during the preparatory camp in Bir...