Mirabai Chanu wins Indian's 1st gold in CWG

India's star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won women's 48kg title on Sunday, bagging the maiden gold medal for the country in Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.The victory marked Chanu's third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold, having also topped the podium in the 2018 and 2022 editions. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist had earlier won silver at the 2014 Games.Also read: Neeraj Chopra not obsessed with 90m, says titles and consistency matter more— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) Chanu also rewrote the record books, setting new Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games records in the snatch with a best lift of 85kg before lifting a Games record 105kg in the clean and jerk for a winning total of 190kg.She earlier opened with a failed attempt at 82kg before successfully clearing the weight on her second lift. Chanu then lifted 85kg on her final attempt to establish the new snatch record.The gold medal adds to Chanu's remarkable Commonwealth Games record, having previously won titles at the 2018 Gold Coast and 2022 Birmingham Games.Earlier in the day, India narrowly missed another gold in weightlifting as Chanambam Rishikanta Singh clinched silver medal in the men's event despite producing a record-equalling effort in the snatch.Rishikanta finished with a combined total of 264kg (121kg snatch and 143kg clean and jerk). He broke the Commonwealth Games snatch record with a personal-best lift of 121kg, although Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan matched the mark before producing a Games record total of 273kg (121kg snatch and 152kg clean and jerk) to claim gold.Rishikanta briefly led the competition after successfully opening with 143kg in the clean and jerk, but Kasdan responded with lifts of 145kg and 149kg to regain the advantage. Needing 151kg on his final attempt to reclaim the lead, the Indian completed the clean but failed to lock out the jerk, ending his bid for gold. Kasdan then capped off his campaign with a successful 152kg lift to seal victory, while Kenya's Joshua Mboya claimed bronze with a total of 260kg (115kg snatch and 145kg clean and jerk).Also read: Rishikanta Singh wins silver in men's 60kg weightlifting at Commonwealth GamesGreetings pour in for Mirabai Chanu; Indian fans rejoice

#WATCH | Glasgow, Scotland: Indian fans in Glasgow celebrate Mirabai Chanu's Gold Medal in the Women's 48kg Weightlifting event at Commonwealth Games 2026.

Nishtha, an Indian fan says, "I can't explain in words. It was such a surreal moment. I had goosebumps. I am so proud of… pic.twitter.com/UuQiUcL3qI

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On Mirabai Chanu's Gold Medal in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha said, "So excited to see Mirabai Chanu lifting the weight and it's a great moment for me and for all Indians that she won the Commonwealth Gold."Speaking to ANI, PT Usha said that Chanu was confident that she was doing much better.Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chanu on her victory, describing it as "another glorious chapter in Indian weightlifting."In a post on X, Modi said Chanu had once again showcased her skills with a stunning performance in the women's 48kg category and hailed her achievement of winning back-to-back Commonwealth Games gold medals. Calling her an inspiration for every Indian, the he wished her success in her future endeavours.— narendramodi (@narendramodi) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also congratulated Mirabai Chanu on winning the Gold Medal in Weightlifting at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games."Her unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of excellence have brought glory to the nation. This remarkable achievement reflects the spirit of perseverance and dedication that continues to inspire millions of young Indians," he said, wishing her continued success and many more laurels in the years to come.Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also greeted the weightlifter saying, "Your consistent medal-winning performances for India at the highest level over the years reflect your exceptional dedication, resilience and pursuit of excellence. Your remarkable achievements over the years have made the entire nation proud."(With inputs from ANI)