Commonwealth Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu clinches historic gold with CWG record in weightlifting
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Saikhom Mirabai Chanu earned Indiaâs third medal at CWG 2026.
A moment of history for the Indian weightlifting âgiant, Mirabai Chanu, as she clinched a gold medal in the 48kg category on Day 3 of the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
Mirabai was a class apart in her proceedings as she outclassed every other athlete in snatch, lifting an incredible 85 kg, which is an Olympic record.
The second-best lift from Malaysian weightlifter Irene Jane Henry was 77 kg, which was less than Mirabaiâs successful attempt, conveying volumes of her dominance in the competition.
Notably, her first attempt at 82kg in snatch couldnât be executed; however, she bettered it with successful attempts at 82kg and 85kg.
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Mirabaiâs âClean and Jerkâ ensured gold
Despite a record snatch attempt, she needed a successful 105kg attempt to secure a gold medal, and she did so like a pro.
Mirabaiâs clinical execution solidified her status, as she already boasts gold medals from Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022, as well as a silver from Glasgow 2014.
This was her third gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, as she hopes to stay consistent for the marquee event, the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Indiaâs medal tally
India has moved up to seventh place on the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table, boasting three official medalsâone gold, one silver, and one bronze.
Weightlifting star Chanu delivered the ultimate headline by clinching Indiaâs first gold medal of the Games in the womenâs 48kg category, dominating the field with a record-breaking 85kg snatch.
Her triumph follows Rishikanta Singh, who secured silver in the menâs 60kg weightlifting event, while setting a new Commonwealth Games snatch record (121 kg). Earlier, para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar opened Indiaâs tally with a bronze in the Menâs Heavyweight category.
Additionally, boxer Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) is guaranteed at least a bronze medal after receiving a direct bye into the semi-finals. With key medal events underway across athletics and weightlifting, Indiaâs total is set to rise further.
How many medals have India won so far at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
India has now won three medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, two from weightlifting and one from para powerlifting.
How many medals has Mirabai Chanu won in the Commonwealth Games?
Mirabai Chanu has won four medals at the Commonwealth Games, three golds and one silver.
What records did Mirabai Chanu set en route to her gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2026?
With her 85kg lift in Snatch, Chanu set a Commonwealth as well as Games record while also setting new Games Record in both Snatch (105kg) and Total lift (190kg).
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Vishal Pushkar has been a sports writer since 2021, covering a wide range of sporting events and stories. He holds a BA (English Honours) from Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi, and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi. Alongside his passion for sports journalism, Vishal has also completed a beginner's course in the German language.