Mirabai Chanu Shines with Gold at Commonwealth Games 2026

Mirabai Chanu has made headlines by winning India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in the women's 48 kg weightlifting event. President Droupadi Murmu praised her exceptional performance and determination. Chanu's victory marks her third consecutive gold at the Commonwealth Games, inspiring young athletes across the nation. Additionally, Rishikanta Singh Chanambam and Jhandu Kumar also earned silver and bronze medals, respectively, showcasing India's strength in weightlifting. Discover more about their remarkable achievements and the pride they bring to the country.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 26, 2026, 23:38 IST

Celebrating Mirabai Chanu's Historic Win

In New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu expressed her heartfelt congratulations to Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu for securing India's inaugural gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in the women's 48 kg weightlifting category. The President commended Chanu's resilience, determination, and outstanding performance.

A message from Rashtrapati Bhavan shared on X highlighted the President's warm wishes: "Heartiest congratulations to Mirabai Chanu on winning India’s first Gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting event. With consecutive Gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, she has showcased exceptional grit, determination, and excellence. Her remarkable achievement inspires young sportspersons across the country. I wish her continued success in future endeavors."

Chanu achieved her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting event held in Glasgow, marking India's first gold of the CWG 2026. She successfully lifted 85kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean and jerk, completing her hat-trick of golds after victories in 2018 and 2022.

Heartiest congratulations to Mirabai Chanu on winning India’s first Gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting event. With consecutive Gold medals at Commonwealth Games, she has showcased exceptional grit, determination and excellence. Her…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 26, 2026

Additionally, President Murmu congratulated Rishikanta Singh Chanambam for winning a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event and Jhandu Kumar for securing a bronze medal in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

In another post on X, the President praised these athletes for their remarkable performances and dedication: "Heartiest congratulations to Rishikanta Singh Chanambam on winning Silver Medal in the Men’s 60kg Weightlifting event and to Jhandu Kumar on clinching Bronze Medal in the Men’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Their outstanding performances and unwavering determination have brought immense pride to the nation. I wish both of them greater achievements in future."

Heartiest congratulations to Rishikanta Singh Chanambam on winning Silver Medal in the Men’s 60kg Weightlifting event and to Jhandu Kumar on clinching Bronze Medal in the Men’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Their outstanding performances and…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 26, 2026

Rishikanta earned the silver medal in the men’s 60kg category with a total lift of 264kg, which included a 121kg snatch and a 143kg clean and jerk. He set a new Commonwealth Games snatch record with his lift of 121kg, while Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan took home the gold with a Games record total of 273kg, and Kenya's Joshua Mboya secured bronze with 260kg.