Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 48kg event on Sunday, marking her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold [1, 2].
The victory cements Chanu's dominance in the sport and provides India with its first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games [3, 4].
Competing at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow, Scotland, Chanu established a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch [2, 4]. She lifted 85 kg in the snatch to secure the top spot on the podium [3, 5]. This performance placed her eight kg ahead of her nearest challenger [3].
Chanu's achievement represents a historic "hat-trick" of gold medals at the Commonwealth Games [2]. The athlete's consistency across multiple games cycles has made her a central figure in India's international sporting success.
Following the competition, Chanu spoke about the physical toll of her preparation. "Haven't eaten in 2 days," Chanu said [6].
The event took place on July 26, 2026 [4, 5]. While some reports listed the weight class as 49 kg, the majority of verified records identify the event as the women's 48 kg category [2, 3].
“Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 48kg event on Sunday, marking her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold.”
Chanu's third consecutive gold medal establishes a rare level of longevity and dominance in weightlifting. By setting a new Games record in the snatch, she has not only maintained her personal streak but has raised the competitive benchmark for the 48kg category globally. This victory reinforces India's strategic focus on weightlifting as a reliable source of medals in multi-sport international competitions.
