Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Mirabai Chanu Hails India Hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games
Mirabai Chanu is a weightlifter from India who won gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
This was her third gold in a row, which is a big deal.
She said that India will host the next Commonwealth Games in 2030, and that will help young people want to become athletes.
Mirabai talked about how her family helped her and how she stays strong when she gets hurt.
She hopes her story will make more kids want to lift weights and try sports.
Mirabai Chanu won her third straight Commonwealth Games gold in women's 48kg weightlifting at Glasgow 2026.
She celebrated India's selection to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, saying it will inspire younger athletes.
Chanu highlighted family support and mental resilience as key to her success.
She discussed the physical and mental challenges athletes face, especially injuries during peak competitions.
The win made her the first Indian weightlifter to secure three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals.
- Who
- Mirabai Chanu
- What
- Won third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold and praised India hosting 2030 Games
- When
- August 2, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow (competition) and New Delhi (interview)
- Why
- To inspire future athletes and celebrate her success
- Winner
- Mirabai Chanu
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow
- Category
- Women's 48kg weightlifting
- Record Lifts
- 85kg snatch, 105kg clean and jerk
- 2030 Host
- India