Indian, Pakistani weightlifters unite on and off Commonwealth podium
The affinity between Pakistani gold medallist Nooh Dastgir Butt and India's Gurdeep Singh, who came third in the 109+ kg category in Birmingham on Wednesday, stands in stark contrast to the nuclear-armed neighbours' political rivalry. Those tensions often spill into the sporting arena they only play each other at cricket in multi-nation events, despite it being by far the most popular sport in both countries.