PM Narendra Modi congratulates Mirabai Chanu & Rishikanta Singh for medal wins at Commonwealth Games 2026
Three Indian weightlifters won medals on Day 3 of the 23rd Commonwealth Games
India had a fruitful outing on Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sunday. Mirabai Chanu scripted history by winning her third consecutive CWG gold medal, while Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi bagged a silver medal each.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate the CWG medallists. Speaking about Chanu, he said that her third gold medal in the Commonwealth Games was a “glorious chapter” in weightlifting.
“Another glorious chapter in Indian Weightlifting!” Modi wrote. “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.”
Chanu bagged India’s first gold medal in the ongoing Glasgow Games, winning the women’s 48 kg event with a total lift of 190 kg. She registered a lift of 85 kg in snatch before lifting 105 kg in clean and jerk – both being CWG records.
This latest victory marked Chanu’s fourth overall medal in the Games. She had won a silver medal at Glasgow 2014 before bagging golds at Gold Coast 2018, Birmingham 2022, and now Glasgow 2026.
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Rishikanta Singh ‘brought immense joy to nation’, says Modi
Chanu was not the only weightlifter from Manipur to earn adulation on Day 3, with Rishikanta Singh also clinching silver in the men’s 60 kg event. He produced successful lifts of 116 kg, 119 kg, and 121 kg in snatch, marking a CWG record.
He opened clean and jerk with 143 kg, but could not complete his next two lifts of 148 kg and 151 kg. As a result, he finished behind Malaysia’s Aniq Kasdan, who bagged the gold medal.
“Very proud of Indian lifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam for winning a Silver Medal and also achieving his personal best,” Modi wrote. “His determination and outstanding performance have brought immense joy to the nation. May he continue to scale greater heights and inspire many young athletes. Best wishes for his future endeavours!”
India added another medal on Day 3, with Tamil Nadu weightlifter Raja Muthupandi winning a silver medal in the men’s 65 kg event. He lifted 126 kg in snatch before managing 160 kg in clean and jerk.
Modi applauds Anahat Singh for squash victory
The Prime Minister also heaped congratulations on 18-year-old squash prodigy Anahat Singh, who became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championships. She beat Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the women’s singles final.
“A historic feat at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship,” Modi wrote on X. “Proud of Anahat Singh for winning the Gold Medal and becoming the first Indian squash player ever to win the World Junior Championship title. This accomplishment will further popularise squash among the youth.”
Where and when will Commonwealth Games 2026 take place?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.
How many medals have Indian athletes won so far at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Four Indian athletes have won medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026: Jhandu Kumar (men’s heavyweight para powerlifting), Mirabai Chanu (women’s 48 kg weightlifting), Rishikanta Singh (men’s 60 kg weightlifting), and M Raja (men’s 65 kg weightlifting).
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