Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won the women's 48 kg weightlifting gold medal in Glasgow on Sunday [1], [4].
The victory secures a historic hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals for the Indian Olympic silver-medallist [2]. This achievement cements her status as a dominant force in international weightlifting and marks a rare feat of three consecutive titles in the sport.
Competing in Scotland, Chanu lifted a total of 190 kg [3], [5]. This mark established a new Games record for the 48 kg category [3]. The performance allowed her to overcome early setbacks during the competition to secure the top spot on the podium [1], [5].
Chanu's gold medal is her third straight win at the Commonwealth Games [2]. The event in Glasgow has seen the Indian athlete maintain her composure under pressure to achieve this milestone [3], [5].
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Chanu achieved a historic milestone following the competition [4]. Her victory adds to India's medal tally in the women's weightlifting division and reinforces the country's strength in the 48 kg class [1], [5].
The 190 kg total is the highest ever recorded for this specific event in the history of the Commonwealth Games [3]. This record reflects a significant leap in performance and technical execution for the athlete during the Glasgow games [5].
“Mirabai Chanu won the women's 48 kg weightlifting gold medal in Glasgow.”
Chanu's third consecutive gold medal establishes a dynasty in the 48 kg weightlifting category. By setting a Games record of 190 kg, she has not only outpaced her competitors but has raised the technical benchmark for the event, ensuring that future athletes must target a higher weight threshold to challenge for the title.
