Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won the women's 48kg gold medal on Sunday at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow [1].
The victory marks a historic milestone for Indian sports, as Chanu becomes the second Indian athlete to win three successive individual Commonwealth Games gold medals [4].
Chanu secured the gold by lifting a total of 190kg [1], establishing a new Games record [1]. The performance was a recovery from early setbacks during the snatch and clean-and-jerk portions of the competition [2]. Her victory provided India with its first gold medal of the 2026 Games [3].
This win completes a "golden hat-trick" for Chanu, who has now stood atop the podium in three consecutive editions of the event [2]. She joins Vinesh Phogat as the only Indian athlete to achieve this specific feat of three straight individual golds [4].
The competition in Glasgow saw Chanu overcome initial struggles to maintain her dominance in the 48kg category [2]. By reaching the 190kg total, she not only secured the top spot but also pushed the record for the event further [1].
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the athlete's achievement following the event [5]. The victory cements Chanu's position as a dominant force in international weightlifting and provides early momentum for the Indian contingent in Scotland [3].
“Mirabai Chanu won the women's 48kg gold medal on Sunday at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.”
Chanu's achievement underscores India's growing dominance in specific weightlifting categories and establishes a rare level of consistency in individual sports. By joining Vinesh Phogat as a three-time consecutive gold medalist, Chanu elevates her status to one of the most successful athletes in India's Commonwealth Games history, while the Games record indicates she is currently performing at a peak physical threshold.
