Mirabai Chanu Shines Again, Leading India to Glory at Commonwealth Games 2026
India's Weightlifting Triumph on Day 4
Glasgow [Scotland], July 27: Olympic champion Mirabai Chanu spearheaded India's efforts on the fourth day of the Commonwealth Games 2026, securing her third consecutive gold medal in a remarkable display of strength. This achievement marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first Indian weightlifter to win gold at three successive Commonwealth Games, following her victories in Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022. Chanu's win also marked India's first gold medal at the Glasgow Games.
Weightlifting proved to be a fruitful arena for India, with Chanambam Rishikanta Singh earning a silver medal in the men's 60kg category, while Raja Muthupandi added another silver in the men's 65kg event. Together, they contributed to a total of three medals for India on this day, all from weightlifting, as reported by ESPN.
Rishikanta showcased his skills with a combined lift of 264kg, comprising 121kg in the snatch and 143kg in the clean and jerk. Raja followed suit, securing silver with a total lift of 286kg, lifting 126kg in the snatch and 160kg in the clean and jerk.
India also had a successful day in boxing, with Preeti Pawar advancing to the women's 54kg quarterfinals after defeating Malawi's Deborah Mtenje by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC). Jadumani Singh kept the momentum going in the men's 55kg division, achieving a decisive 5-0 victory over Pakistan's Sumama Rehman to reach the quarterfinals.
However, Aditya Pratap Yadav faced a setback, exiting the tournament after a close 3-2 split-decision loss to Uganda's Nuhu Batte in the men's 65kg Round of 16, marking India's first boxing defeat of the Games.
In swimming, the team of Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, Aneesh Gowda, and Dhakshan Shashikumar advanced to the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final after finishing third in the heats, ultimately placing sixth in the final race.
India faced challenges in bowls, with Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey eliminated from the women's pairs competition after a close tie-break loss to Namibia, followed by a defeat against England. Putul Sonowal also exited the men's singles after losing to Malta's Shaun James Parnis.
In artistic gymnastics, Tapan Mohanty finished 15th in the men's all-around final, while the Indian women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team lost 21-4 to the host nation, Scotland, in their Pool B match.
With one gold, two silver medals, and several commendable performances across various sports, India concluded another dynamic day in Glasgow, building momentum ahead of the athletics events and more medal opportunities in the days to come.
As of Day 4, India stands in eighth place in the medal tally, with two silvers, one gold, and a bronze medal. Australia leads the standings with a total of 39 medals, including 17 gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze.