Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold as India Dominates CWG 2026 Weightlifting

Mirabai Chanu has secured India's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She achieved this milestone in the women's 48kg weightlifting category with a total lift of 190kg. This victory marks her third consecutive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. Chanu also set new Games and Commonwealth records during her dominant performance on Day 4. The Olympic medalist expressed her humility and gratitude following the historic achievement.

India's weightlifting contingent has added several more medals to the national tally in Glasgow. Raja Muthupandi clinched a silver medal in the men's 65kg category. Gyaneshwari Yadav also secured a silver medal for the country. Rishikanta Singh contributed a silver in the men's 60kg event. Additionally, Bindyarani Devi won a bronze medal to further swell the count. Para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar opened the overall medal account for India with a bronze earlier in the tournament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chanu and the other medalists for their remarkable consistency. Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, announced a cash reward of ₹30 lakh for Raja Muthupandi. These victories have propelled India up the medal table on Day 4 of the competition. The success in weightlifting continues to solidify India's reputation as a powerhouse in the sport. These achievements inspire the next generation of Indian athletes competing on the global stage.