England's Matthew Harding claimed a silver medal in powerlifting in Glasgow, finishing second in the heavyweight category. His performance produced a points total of 131, enough to secure a place on the podium.
Harding's result added to England's medal haul and underlined his successful move into powerlifting. The athlete is a former Paralympic swimmer, making the silver an important achievement in a different discipline.
He was unable to complete his final attempt at 202kg, but the earlier lifts had already put him in a strong position. Even without that last successful effort, his overall score was enough to earn the runner-up spot.
The medal was a notable moment for Harding in Glasgow, where he delivered a high-level performance in a competitive heavyweight field. His silver showed both consistency across the event and the progress he has made since changing sports.
