India’s Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu opened the country’s gold medal tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in spectacular fashion by winning the Women’s 49kg Weightlifting event. With this triumph, she not only secured India’s first gold medal of the Games but also etched her name into the record books.
Mirabai became the first Indian weightlifter to win three Commonwealth Games gold medals, completing a remarkable hat-trick after her previous victories. She delivered a dominant performance throughout the competition, showcasing the consistency and determination that have made her one of India’s greatest weightlifters.
The 31-year-old lifter also set a new Commonwealth Games snatch record by successfully lifting 85kg in the snatch category. She then lifted 105kg in the clean and jerk, finishing with a total of 190kg, comfortably clinching the gold medal.
Mirabai Chanu’s Medal-Winning Lifts
🥇 Gold Medal
Snatch: 85kg (New Commonwealth Games Record)
Clean & Jerk: 105kg
Total: 190kg
Mirabai’s golden performance has given India the perfect start to its Commonwealth Games campaign and reaffirmed her status as one of the country’s most celebrated sporting icons. Her achievement is expected to inspire a new generation of weightlifters and athletes across the nation.
