CWG 2026: Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold

Tears of Glory: Mirabai Chanu Clinches Historic 3rd Straight CWG Gold as India Shines in Glasgow

The Indian national anthem echoed through the arena in Glasgow at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as weightlifting superstar Mirabai Chanu stood atop the podium, moved to tears. Her emotional victory secured India's opening Gold medal of the Games and marked a legendary achievement in Indian sports history.

Key Highlights of India's CWG Campaign:

Mirabai’s Golden Hat-Trick: Competing in the women's 48kg category, Mirabai Chanu shattered records with a winning total lift of 190kg (85kg snatch + 105kg clean & jerk), completing an incredible three-peat of consecutive CWG Gold medals.
Weightlifting Dominance: India’s weightlifting squad proved to be a major powerhouse, contributing significantly to the nation's rising medal count with standout performances from lifters like Rishikanta Singh, Gyaneshwari Yadav, and Bindyarani Devi.
Historic Para Athletics Breakthrough: The medal rush extended beyond weightlifting, highlighted by Sharmila Dhankar winning India's first-ever CWG Gold in Para Athletics (Women's Shot Put F57).
More Action Ahead: With star athletes still scheduled to compete, India's medal momentum in Glasgow shows no signs of slowing down.

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