Mirabai Chanu Achieves Historic Hat-Trick at Commonwealth Games 2026

Celebrating Mirabai Chanu's Triumph

On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his congratulations to weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for her remarkable achievement of winning her third consecutive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. This victory in the women's 48kg weightlifting category at Glasgow marked India's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Chanu's gold medal came shortly after her fellow athlete Rishikanta Singh secured a silver in the men's 60kg event, contributing to India's medal tally. With this latest win, the athlete from Manipur has now added a third gold to her previous victories in the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Amit Shah's Praise for Chanu

In a message shared on X, Amit Shah praised Mirabai Chanu, 31, for her historic achievement, calling it a moment of immense pride for the nation. He highlighted her accomplishment as a significant milestone, stating, "Golden moment of pride for India. Congratulations to the unstoppable Mirabai Chanu on clinching the gold medal in women's weightlifting at the #2026CommonwealthGames. This iconic feat etches your name in history as India's first weightlifter to achieve a hat-trick of gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. Your triumph has sent a wave of pride and exhilaration across the nation."

Record-Breaking Performance

Chanu set a new Commonwealth record with an impressive 85 kg lift in the snatch category. She began the clean and jerk segment with an initial unsuccessful attempt at 82 kg but quickly rebounded to successfully lift 82 kg on her second try. In a stunning display of strength, she then lifted 85 kg on her third attempt, establishing a new Games and Commonwealth record.

To secure her gold medal, Chanu attempted a lift of 105 kg, which she successfully raised above her head, completing her hat-trick of gold medals.