Mirabai Chanu Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates: Mirabai Favourite To Win 3rd Consecutive Gold

Mirabai Chanu secured India's first gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in the women's 48kg weightlifting event. The Olympic medalist achieved a rare hattrick of gold medals, having previously won in 2018 and 2022. During the final, Mirabai Chanu made history by setting a new Commonwealth record in the snatch with a lift of 85kg, despite an initial failure. This victory cements her status as a legend in the sport of weightlifting.