Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first Gold at Glasgow 2026 !

PrismNews: Indian weightlifting superstar Mirabai Chanu made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by securing India’s first gold medal of the tournament. Competing in her signature category, Chanu defended her crown by lifting a phenomenal Games record total of 190kg, marking her third consecutive CWG gold medal.

Following her historic triumph, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised her relentless grit. Chanu’s spectacular win sparked a massive medal rush for India on Day 4, with lifter Rishikanta Singh also fetching a silver medal in the men’s 60kg division.