Glasgow, July 27: Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after lifting a combined total of 190 kg in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting event. The victory also marked her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal.
The 31 year old entered the competition as the favourite and lived up to expectations with another commanding performance. Her gold medal also took India’s tally to three medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Earlier in the day, Rishikanta Singh won a silver medal for India, while weightlifting continued to deliver strong results for the Indian contingent. India will have another opportunity to add to its medal tally when M Raja competes in the men’s 65 kg event.
Indian #womanweightlifter Mirabai Chanu created #history at the Commonwealth Games. In the 48kg category, she lifted 85kg in snatch and 105kg in clean & jerk. #MirabaiChanu #CommonwealthGames #Weightlifting #GoldMedal #India #Sports #IndianSports #Champions #INDToday pic.twitter.com/yH1PAgziHp
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In the snatch competition, Chanu failed in her opening attempt at 82 kg. However, she successfully lifted the weight on her second attempt before clearing 85 kg in her third attempt to set a new Commonwealth Games record.
In the clean and jerk event, Chanu needed a successful lift of 105 kg to secure the gold medal. She missed her first attempt but completed the lift on her second attempt and chose not to attempt a third lift after confirming victory.
Nigeria’s Ruth Asuquo Nyong claimed the silver medal, while Malaysia’s Irene Jane Henry won bronze.
INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM IN GLASGOW
– Mirabai Chanu got emotional after winning the Gold Medal for India in Weightlifting!#MirabaiChanu #CommonwealthGames #Weightlifting #GoldMedal #India #Sports #IndianSports #Champions #INDToday pic.twitter.com/pnOg0XQNa0
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Chanu’s latest triumph adds to her remarkable Commonwealth Games record. She won silver at the 2014 Glasgow Games before securing successive gold medals at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, the 2022 Birmingham Games and now the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Apart from her Commonwealth Games success, Chanu has also won an Olympic silver medal and three medals at the World Weightlifting Championships, including one gold and two silver medals.
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