New Delhi: Mirabai Chanu delivered a dominant performance to win India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, rewriting the record books in the women’s 48kg weightlifting competition in Glasgow.
The Olympic silver medallist overcame an early setback to finish on top of the podium with a combined lift of 190kg, setting multiple Commonwealth Games records on her way to another memorable international triumph.
Mirabai began the snatch event with a failed attempt at 82kg but bounced back immediately by clearing the weight on her second lift. She then successfully lifted 85kg on her final attempt, establishing a new Commonwealth Games record and taking the lead after the snatch discipline.
She continued her impressive display in the clean and jerk despite missing her opening attempt at 105kg. Showing remarkable composure, Mirabai successfully completed the lift on her second attempt, setting another Commonwealth Games record and putting the gold medal beyond the reach of her rivals.
With 85kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean and jerk, Mirabai finished with a winning total of 190kg, comfortably ahead of the rest of the field.
The victory adds another Commonwealth Games title to Mirabai’s glittering career and gives India its first gold medal of the Glasgow Games. Her record-breaking performance also reinforces her status as one of India’s greatest weightlifters, continuing a remarkable run of success on the international stage.
By overcoming early misses and producing record setting lifts under pressure, Mirabai once again demonstrated the resilience and consistency that have made her one of the country’s most decorated athletes. Her triumph provides India with a dream start to its Commonwealth Games campaign and sets the tone for the rest of the contingent as the competition continues.
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