"Very happy to win medal for India": Mirabai Chanu after historic 3rd CWG Gold
New Delhi, August 2
India's weightlifting contingent returned to New Delhi after a successful campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, with Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu expressing pride in winning Gold, her third successive yellow metal for the country and overall the fourth medal since the 2014 edition of the multi-sport event.
She had won Silver in the 2014 edition of the CWG."I am very happy that I have won a medal for India and I feel very proud as I belong to Manipur. So, I am very happy that I have achieved something for India," Chanu said after arriving in Delhi.
Mirabai was also welcomed at the Delhi airport by the Delhi Meetei Coordinating Committee.
Chief National Coach of the Indian weightlifting team Vijay Sharma lauded the contingent's performance and hailed Chanu's exceptional achievement.
"I am extremely happy with our team's performance. The weightlifting performance has been quite good. Mirabai is exceptional. She is the only woman--not just in India but in the entire world--to have won medals in four consecutive Commonwealth Games. This has been made possible solely through her discipline and dedication," Sharma said.
Sharma also outlined the team's next priority, saying the focus would now shift towards the Asian Games. "Right now, an Asian Games medal is the most important thing for me. We will strive for that."
Gyaneshwari Yadav, who won the silver medal in the women's 53kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, expressed happiness at her achievement and thanked those who welcomed the returning athletes.
"I am very happy to win this medal, and I am also very happy that everyone has come here to welcome us," Yadav said.
Rishikanta Singh, who claimed silver in the men's 60kg category, said the achievement had motivated him to perform better in future competitions.
"I am feeling more motivated for the future events. My next goal is to play even better in the upcoming games," he said.
Lovepreet Singh, who secured silver in the men's +110kg heavyweight category, said now his focus is the Asian Games starting next month in Japan.
"Now, my goal is to prepare well for the Asian Games and win a medal," Lovepreet said.
India wrapped up their weightlifting campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 with a total of eight medals, comprising one gold, six silver and one bronze.
India's medal winners in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2026 included Mirabai Chanu, who won gold in the women's 48kg category. Gyaneshwari Yadav and Harjinder Kaur secured silver medals in the women's 53kg and 69kg categories, respectively, while Rishikanta Singh, Muthupandi Raja, Valluri Ajaya Babu and Lovepreet Singh also won silver medals in the men's 60kg, 65kg, 79kg and +110kg categories, respectively. Bindyarani Devi added a bronze medal in the women's 58kg category.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Brilliant performance by the entire weightlifting team! Eight medals including one gold is a fantastic haul. But I feel we need to focus more on converting silvers to golds. Still, congratulations to all the athletes and the coaching staff for making India proud. 🙌
Mirabai is a true champion! From a small town in Manipur to dominating the world stage - her journey is nothing short of inspiring. The way she trains and sacrifices is remarkable. And kudos to coach Vijay Sharma for guiding her so well. Next stop: Asian Games gold! 💪
While I'm happy about the medals, I can't help but wonder about the infrastructure and support these athletes get back home. Private players get training abroad, but our CWG athletes often struggle with basic facilities. Let's hope the government invests more in grassroots sports. Still, congratulations to all the winners! 👏
Amazing! Mirabai is a national treasure. What an achievement to be the only woman in the world to win four consecutive CWG medals in weightlifting. The whole country is proud of you and the entire contingent. Looking forward to the Asian Games now - hope we win more medals there too. 🥇
Proud of all our athletes, especially the women! Mirabai, Gyaneshwari, Harjinder, and Bindyarani - you girls are showing the world what Indian women can achieve. The way they balance training, diet, and pressure is truly admirable. Shubhkamnayein to the entire team! 🌟
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.