Glasgow | July 27, 2026
Indian weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu created history by winning her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, becoming one of India’s most successful athletes at the Games. The Olympic silver medallist delivered another commanding performance in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event, securing India’s first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Chanu dominated the competition from the outset, producing a record-breaking total lift to comfortably finish ahead of her rivals. Her flawless performance further cemented her reputation as one of the finest weightlifters in the Commonwealth and added another golden chapter to her illustrious career.
With this triumph, Mirabai has now completed a remarkable Commonwealth Games hat-trick, having previously won gold at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, 2022 Birmingham Games, and now 2026 Glasgow. She had also claimed a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, making her one of India’s most decorated Commonwealth athletes in weightlifting.
Following her victory, an emotional Mirabai thanked her coaches, support staff, and fans for standing by her throughout her journey. She described the achievement as “special” and said she was humbled to have won a third successive Commonwealth Games title for the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the champion weightlifter, praising her dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to excellence. In a message shared after the event, he lauded Mirabai for once again making the nation proud and inspiring millions of young athletes across India.
Mirabai also revealed the immense sacrifice behind her latest triumph, disclosing that she did not eat or drink for nearly three days before the competition to meet the weight limit in her category. Despite the physical challenge, she produced one of the finest performances of her career, highlighting the discipline and determination required at the highest level of international sport.
The gold medal has provided India with a dream start to its Commonwealth Games campaign, while reaffirming Mirabai Chanu’s status as one of the country’s greatest sporting icons. Her latest victory not only strengthens India’s medal tally but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across the nation.