When morale is high on the playground, every difficult challenge seems small. India’s star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has done something similar. The box of good news has opened for India in the Commonwealth Games 2026 and this brave daughter of the country has given India its first gold medal by performing brilliantly in weightlifting. In these games being played in Glasgow, Mirabai took part in the women’s 48 kg weight category and with her historic performance once again proved why she is called the ‘Golden Girl’ of India.
Who is Mirabai Chanu?
If you have even a little connection with the Indian sports world, then you must have heard the name of Mirabai Chanu, the embodiment of simplicity and steely intentions. The journey of Mirabai, who belonged to a small village in Manipur, was not easy at all. His journey from lifting heavy bundles of wood in his childhood to the Olympic platform is an example for crores of youth. Mirabai has brought glory to the country at the international level with her hard work and determination. She has already created history by winning the silver medal for India in the Tokyo Olympics and now her performance continues in the Commonwealth Games.
Won medal for the fourth consecutive time
Mirabai Chanu’s gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games is another shining star in her illustrious career. This is the fourth consecutive time that Mirabai has won some medal in the Commonwealth Games. He has created history by winning the gold medal thrice in a row in these games in 2018 (Gold Coast), 2022 (Birmingham) and now 2026 (Glasgow). Earlier, he had to be satisfied with a silver medal in the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Staying at the top continuously for such a long time proves how dedicated Mirabai is to the sport.
Demonstration by lifting 190 kg weight
Mirabai’s victory margin in this match was so big that everyone kept watching. He lifted a total weight of 190 kg including snatch and clean and jerk rounds. Surprisingly, she proved her supremacy by lifting 22 kg more than the second placed Nigerian player Ruth Nyong’o.
Starting off, Mirabai lifted 85 kg in the snatch round and created a new record in the Commonwealth Games. Next, she faced a bit of a challenge in the clean and jerk round, where she failed to lift 105 kg in her very first attempt. But a champion is one who doesn’t panic even under pressure. Mirabai, showing her full strength and mental strength, easily lifted the same 105 kg weight in the second attempt and secured her gold medal.
India reached seventh place in the medal table
With this resounding victory of Mirabai Chanu, India has jumped to seventh place in the medal table. This is India’s second overall medal in this competition. Before him, Rishikant Singh had performed brilliantly and won the silver medal in the men’s 60 kg category. Currently, India’s account includes Mirabai Chanu’s gold, Rishikant Singh’s silver and Jhandu Kumar’s bronze medal in para powerlifting. Due to this historic success of Mirabai, there is an atmosphere of celebration in the entire country and the chest of every Indian is filled with pride.
FAQ
In which weight category has Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2026?
Mirabai Chanu has won the first gold medal for India in the women’s 48 kg weight category.
Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal by lifting how much total weight in the competition?
Mirabai lifted a total weight of 190 kg including snatch and clean and jerk rounds.
What has been Mirabai Chanu’s medal track record in the history of Commonwealth Games?
Mirabai has won a medal for the fourth consecutive time in the Commonwealth Games. He won the silver medal in 2014 (Glasgow), after which he created history by winning gold medals three consecutive times in 2018 (Gold Coast), 2022 (Birmingham) and 2026 (Glasgow).
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