Mirabai Chanu's Historic Achievement
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu from Manipur secured India's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland.
Performance Details
- Category: Women's 48kg weightlifting
- Total Lift: 190 kg
- Snatch: 85 kg
- Clean and Jerk: 105 kg
- Records Broken: Commonwealth Games records in snatch, clean and jerk, and overall total
Milestone: Third Consecutive CWG Gold
| Year | Host City | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gold Coast | Gold |
| 2022 | Birmingham | Gold |
| 2026 | Glasgow | Gold |
This makes Mirabai Chanu the first Indian weightlifter to win three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals in the same category.
Other Indian Medalists
- Chanambam Rishikanta Singh (Men's 60kg)
- Silver Medal
- Combined lift: 264 kg
- Also from Manipur
- Raja Muthupandi (Men's 65kg)
- Silver Medal
- Combined lift: 286 kg
- From Tamil Nadu
Historical Context: India's CWG Journey
Key Milestones
- 1934 London: India made its debut at Commonwealth Games
- First Medal: Rashid Anwar won bronze in wrestling
- First Individual Gold: Milkha Singh in 440 yards event at 1958 Cardiff Games
- 2026 Glasgow: Mirabai Chanu's third consecutive gold
Mirabai Chanu's Career Highlights
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Silver medalist (49kg category)
- 2014 Glasgow: Silver medal (first CWG medal)
- Multiple World Championships medalist
- Padma Shri recipient (2018)
Significance for India
- Dominance in Weightlifting: India has established itself as a powerhouse in Commonwealth Games weightlifting
- North-East Achievement: Two of three medalists hail from Manipur, highlighting the region's contribution to Indian sports
- Consistent Excellence: Mirabai Chanu's three consecutive golds demonstrate sustained elite performance
- Medal Tally Boost: Early gold and silver medals set a strong foundation for India's overall standing
Constitutional/Policy Connection
- Article 51A(f): Duty of citizens to promote the spirit of harmony and the dignity of sports
- Sports Policy: Fit India Movement, Khelo India Programme align with promoting sporting excellence
- National Sports Awards: Recognition through Arjuna Award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna for outstanding athletes