"Extremely happy": Mirabai Chanu after winning third CWG gold
Glasgow, July 26
Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu expressed her delight after winning her third Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting event at Glasgow 2026, saying she was "extremely happy" to add another gold to India's tally.
Speaking to reporters after her victory, Chanu said she was happy to bring the third gold medal for India and admitted that there was some pressure on her to perform well.
"I am very happy that I could bring the third Gold medal for India. There were a lot of things running in my mind. There was a little bit of pressure. I wanted to perform very well for the Indian weightlifting team. I am extremely happy for my third gold medal and the fourth medal in the Commonwealth Games," Chanu said.
Chanu had earlier won gold medals at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games. With her latest triumph, she completed a hat-trick of gold medals at the Games and secured India's first gold medal at Glasgow 2026.
Chanu had earlier set a Commonwealth record with an 85 kg lift in the snatch and began the clean and jerk section with an unsuccessful attempt at 82 kg.
She returned for her second attempt and successfully lifted 82 kg, before producing another stunning performance with an 85 kg lift in her third attempt to set a new Games and Commonwealth record.
Chanu then attempted 105 kg and successfully lifted it above her head, sealing the gold medal and completing a hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals.
With the victory, Chanu added another gold medal to her previous Commonwealth Games triumphs in 2018 and 2022. India also secured its first gold medal of the Glasgow 2026 Games.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Absolutely brilliant! But I wish the government would invest more in grassroots-level weightlifting coaching. Mirabai is a rare gem, but there could be many more like her if we had better facilities in small towns. Still, today we celebrate this amazing achievement! 🥇
Hattrick in CWG! That 105 kg clean and jerk was pure power. Mirabai has shown that with dedication and hard work, you can achieve anything. Salute to her coaches and family who supported her through all the ups and downs. This gold is for every Indian!
Impressive consistency from Mirabai Chanu! Three CWG golds in a row is a remarkable achievement. The 85 kg snatch record was outstanding to watch. India has a true champion in weightlifting. Well deserved!
So proud of Mirabai! She makes it look so easy, but I know the countless hours of training and sacrifice behind this. That initial miss at 82 kg in clean and jerk showed her mental toughness to bounce back. True queen 👑!
She is a legend in the making! From the 2020 Tokyo Olympics silver to this hattrick at CWG, Mirabai has consistently proven her mettle. But we need to ensure that athletes from Northeast India get equal opportunities and recognition. Her success should pave the way for more talent from that region.
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