Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the women's 48kg weightlifting gold medal on day four of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow [1, 2].
This victory marks a historic milestone for Chanu as it is her third consecutive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games [3]. By setting a new Games total record, she solidifies her position as a dominant force in international weightlifting and continues India's success in the sport.
Chanu achieved the gold medal by lifting a total of 190 kg [1, 2]. This total was comprised of an 85 kg snatch lift and a 105 kg clean and jerk lift [1]. The 190 kg total broke the previous Commonwealth Games record for the women's 48kg category [1, 3].
The competition took place in Glasgow, Scotland, where the athlete's performance helped India begin a broader hunt for additional weightlifting medals during the event [2, 4]. The achievement was highlighted by a podium ceremony where Chanu reacted emotionally as the national anthem played [4].
Chanu's consistency across three different Commonwealth Games cycles demonstrates a rare level of longevity in a physically demanding sport. Her ability to not only win but to improve the record benchmark underscores the technical progression of her training and execution in the 48kg class [1, 3].
“Mirabai Chanu won the women's 48kg weightlifting gold medal”
Chanu's record-breaking third gold medal establishes a rare dynasty in the 48kg category, signaling that she remains the benchmark for weightlifting in the Commonwealth region. Her performance in Glasgow provides India with significant momentum in the overall medal tally and reinforces the country's strategic investment in elite weightlifting programs.
