Mirabai Chanu Wins India's First Commonwealth Games 2026 Gold, Clinches Third Straight Title with 190kg Lift

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu delivered a historic performance by winning India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Competing in the women's 48kg weightlifting category, Chanu lifted a combined 190kg (85kg Snatch + 105kg Clean & Jerk) to secure the top podium finish in Glasgow.

The victory marks Mirabai Chanu's third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, following her triumphs at Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022. She had earlier claimed a silver medal at Glasgow 2014, making her one of India's most successful Commonwealth weightlifters.

Mirabai Chanu Creates Commonwealth Games Record

Despite missing her opening attempt in the snatch event, Chanu bounced back brilliantly by lifting 82kg on her second attempt before setting a new Commonwealth Games record with an 85kg lift in her final attempt.

She also recovered from an unsuccessful first Clean & Jerk attempt, successfully lifting 105kg on her second try to seal the gold medal.

India Adds Two More Silver Medals in Weightlifting

India enjoyed another successful day in weightlifting with Rishikant Singh and Raja Muthupandi winning silver medals.

Rishikant Singh – Men's 60kg

Silver Medal

Total Lift: 264kg

Snatch: 121kg

Clean & Jerk: 143kg

Malaysia's Aneek Kasdan secured the gold medal, while Rishikant continued his impressive international form after winning the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship.

Raja Muthupandi – Men's 65kg

Silver Medal

Total Lift: 286kg

Snatch: 126kg

Clean & Jerk: 160kg

Malaysia's Aznil Bin Bidin Mohammed defended his Commonwealth title by lifting 299kg, claiming his third consecutive gold medal.

Remarkable Comeback by Raja Muthupandi

Raja Muthupandi's silver medal is being celebrated as one of India's biggest comeback stories.

The Indian lifter suffered a serious elbow ligament injury in 2019, while the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed his return. He also missed the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Following the introduction of the 65kg category, Raja made a successful comeback, finishing ninth at the 2025 World Championships before now winning Commonwealth silver.

India's Medal Tally at Commonwealth Games 2026

India has now won four medals in Glasgow: