Tammy Wong insisted there were no regrets as she went for broke at the Commonwealth Games – and just missed out on a medal.

Having started the sport six years ago, the Wong quickly rose through the ranks, making her international debut at the 2025 European Championships.

Now a three-time British champion, she arrived in Glasgow with high hopes in the women's 48kg weightlifting competition but missed the podium by seven kilograms.

India's Miarabi Chanu Saikhom took gold with a Games-record total across the snatch and clean-and-jerk, but Wong, 30, was pleased with her own performance.

She went for a huge 93kg lift with her final attempt in a bid to break into the top three but admitted it was always a stretch.

"It was more the coach's decision," she said.

"I don't really know what's going on because I tend not to look at the scoreboard. It's all down to the coaches.

"But a 93kg clean on the platform and that very close jerk – it's annoying, but next time I'll make it.

"Sometimes people put their entry total a bit lower, so it's really hard to know what to expect.

"I try to stay in my own lane and do what I can. You can have the most amazing training block, but if you're unable to perform on the day, it doesn't matter what other people are doing. It's you against you."

With more than 40,000 followers on Instagram, Wong's mission in Glasgow was about more than medals.

She made her European and World Championship debuts last summer and, after competing at the Commonwealth Games, now only needs an Olympic appearance to complete the set.

"I've got my little red bow in my hair and I've gone full glam with my make-up," she added.

"The message is that you can look girly and lift really heavy weights as well. I hope the young girls in the crowd can see that too.

"I'm trying to enjoy the moment and not think about what's next. Throughout the whole journey, it's always about what's next.

"I'm thinking about this moment, enjoying it with my team-mates, my friends and family, and we'll see where life takes us.

"I'm never going to stop weightlifting because I genuinely love the sport so much and want to get that message out there to young girls – get them into the gym and lifting heavy weights."

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