Mirabai Chanu created history again! India won gold for the third time in a row at the Commonwealth Games by lifting 85 kg

Weightlifting queen sets new Commonwealth record in snatch, India’s second medal after Rishikanth’s silver
Mirabai Chanu has achieved yet another historic feat for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026. India’s star weightlifter won the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg category. With this, Mirabai Chanoo has achieved the achievement of winning the gold medal for the third consecutive time in the Commonwealth Games. His win has given India’s medal campaign a big boost. Earlier, after Rishikant Singh won the silver medal, Mirabai gave India another medal. With their victory, the Indian national anthem once again echoed across the stage at the Commonwealth Games.

A new record by lifting 85 kg in snatch
Mirabai Chanu gave a brilliant performance in Snatch. After failing to lift 82 kg in the first attempt, he successfully lifted the same weight in the second attempt. Then in the third attempt he decided to lift 85 kg and this attempt was also successful. Mirabai set a new Commonwealth Games record in the women’s 48 kg category by lifting 85 kg. With this performance she once again proved why she is known as the Queen of Weightlifting.

Mirabai’s golden hat-trick with gold medal
Mirabai Chanoo’s win is also significant as she has won a gold medal for the third time in a row at the Commonwealth Games. His continued success is a major achievement for Indian weightlifting. Mirabai demonstrated her technique, strength and mental fortitude even in difficult situations. After failing in his first attempt of 82 kg, he made a brilliant comeback and lifted a record of 82 kg and then 85 kg.

India’s medal campaign got a big boost
Before Mirabai Chanu’s gold, Rishikant Singh won the silver medal in the men’s 60 kg weightlifting category. In this way, India has made a great start in weightlifting. Mirabai Chanu has not only won a gold medal, but also made India famous with a record. After his brilliant performance, there is a wave of happiness among the Indian sports lovers. Mirabai’s historic win once again proves how special her place is in Indian weightlifting.