The men's 69 kg weightlifting event was the third lightest men's event at the weightlifting competition, limiting competitors to a maximum of 69 kilograms of body mass. The whole competition took place on 6 October, but was divided in two parts due to the number of competitors. Group B weightlifters competed at 10:30, and Group A, at 18:30. This event was the fifth weightlifting event to conclude. The event took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi.