At the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Mirabai Chanu won weightliftings first gold for India.

India celebrated a proud sporting moment as Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu won the country's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Competing in the women's 48kg weightlifting event, Chanu delivered another outstanding performance to finish at the top of the podium. Her victory gave India a perfect start to its gold medal tally and once again highlighted her consistency on the international stage.The win was even more special because it marked Mirabai Chanu's third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, following her successes at Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022. With this achievement, she became the first Indian weightlifter to win three straight Commonwealth Games gold medals. Her calm approach, technical excellence, and determination helped her dominate the competition and strengthen her place among India's greatest athletes.After the event, Mirabai shared that the journey to the gold was far from easy. She revealed that she had made major sacrifices to stay within her weight category, including going without proper food for several days before the competition.

Her comments gave fans a glimpse into the discipline and hard work required to compete at the highest level. The emotional victory reflected not only her talent but also her dedication and fighting spirit.Mirabai Chanu's latest success has inspired sports lovers across India and boosted the confidence of the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games. Messages of congratulations poured in from across the country as fans celebrated another memorable achievement by one of India's most respected sportspersons. Her gold medal is expected to motivate the rest of the Indian team and inspire young athletes to dream big through hard work and perseverance.