Mirabai Chanu continued her dominance at the Commonwealth Games by winning her third straight gold medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event at Glasgow 2026. The victory also gave India its first gold medal of the Games. After her win, Chanu thanked her supporters and reflected on the special milestone of winning gold in her fourth Commonwealth Games appearance.Sharing her joy on X, Chanu wrote, “I am pleased with my performance and truly humbled to win my third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal at Glasgow. This being my fourth CWG appearance makes this achievement even more special. I would like to thank everyone for your unwavering support.
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Jai Hind.”She delivered a commanding performance throughout the competition. After setting a Commonwealth record with an 85kg lift in the snatch, Chanu missed her opening clean and jerk attempt at 82kg but bounced back with successful lifts of 82kg and 85kg. She then capped off the event by lifting 105kg to secure the gold and complete a remarkable hat-trick of Commonwealth Games titles.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Chanu’s consistency and celebrated her latest achievement. Writing on X, he posted, “Another glorious chapter in Indian Weightlifting! The talented Mirabai Chanu once again showcased her skills at the Commonwealth Games with a stunning performance in the 48 kg category and winning Gold. With back-to-back Commonwealth Games Golds and an overall fourth CWG medal to her name, she remains an inspiration for every Indian. Congratulations to her! Best wishes for the endeavours ahead. #CWG2026.”Earlier in the day, India had also opened its medal account through Rishikanta Singh, who won silver in the men’s 60kg event. Chanu’s latest triumph adds to her Commonwealth Games gold medals from 2018 and 2022, further cementing her status as one of India’s greatest weightlifters.
