Weightlifting at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
| Weightlifting at the 2002 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| Venue | GMEX |
| Location | Manchester, England |
| Dates | 25 July to 4 August 2002 |
Weightlifting at the 2002 Commonwealth Games was the 14th appearance of Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games. The events were held in Manchester, England, from 25 July to 4 August 2002. There were eight weight classes in the men's competition and seven in the inaugural womens competition.
The weightlifting events were held at the GMEX.
For the fourth consecutive Games, the format consisted of three gold medals per weight category (snatch, clean and jerk and overall) which had been introduced in 1990. With the inclusion of women's events for the first time there were 46 gold medals available.
India topped the weightlifting medal table by virtue of winning 11 gold medals.