Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Mirabai Chanu Wins Historic Third Straight CWG Gold
Mirabai Chanu, a 31-year-old weightlifter from India, won her third straight gold medal in the women's 48kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She set new records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total lift with a combined total of 190kg.
Despite initial struggles, she showed great composure and strength to secure the gold.
Her performance was so dominant that the silver medalist was 22kg behind her.
Mirabai chose not to attempt her final lift to focus on the upcoming Asian Games, showing her strategic approach to her career.
Mirabai Chanu won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting event.
She set new Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games records in snatch (85kg), clean and jerk (105kg), and total lift (190kg).
Chanu's performance was dominant, with the silver medalist finishing 22kg behind her.
She strategically skipped her final attempt to focus on the upcoming Asian Games.
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event with a total lift of 264kg.
- Who
- Mirabai Chanu
- What
- Won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in women's 48kg weightlifting
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To secure her position as one of India's greatest weightlifters and prepare for the upcoming Asian Games
Dominance and Records
Strategic and Conservative Approach
Performance Style
Dominance and Records
Mirabai Chanu's performance was dominant and record-breaking, showcasing her strength and composure.
Strategic and Conservative Approach
Mirabai Chanu adopted a strategic and conservative approach, skipping her final attempt to focus on the upcoming Asian Games.
- Athlete
- Mirabai Chanu
- Event
- Women's 48kg Weightlifting
- Games
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Total Lift
- 190kg
- Snatch Record
- 85kg
- Clean and Jerk Record
- 105kg
- Silver Medalist
- Ruth Asuquo Nyong (Nigeria)
- Silver Medalist's Total Lift
- 168kg
Sources
Commonwealth Games: Mirabai Chanu powers India to first gold with record-breaking lift - Telegraph India
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