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Tricolour In Hair, Tears In Eyes: Mirabai Chanu's Golden Tribute To India
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As she stepped onto the weightlifting platform on Sunday, the three-time Commonwealth Games champion sported butterfly-shaped hair clips made from tricolour ribbons, a tribute to the country she was determined to make
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Tricolour In Hair, Tears In Eyes: Mirabai Chanu's Golden Tribute To India
As she stepped onto the weightlifting platform on Sunday, the three-time Commonwealth Games champion sported butterfly-shaped hair clips made from tricolour ribbons, a tribute to the country she was determined to make proud.
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Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first gold at 2026 CWG with record lift
Mirabai Chanu claimed India’s first gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday, delivering a dominant performance in the women’s 49kg weightlifting category. She lifted a total of 190kg—85kg in snatch and 105kg in clean and jerk—breaking both Games and Commonwealth records. Chanu’s opening snatch of 82kg set an early Games benchmark, surpassing the rest of the 10-competitor field. The victory marked her third consecutive CWG gold, extending her dominance in the sport. India’s medal tally at Glasgow 2026 now stands at one gold, following a strong start in weightlifting.
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India's Mirabai Chanu has won India's first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, shattering records in the process. She lifted a total of 190kg, with a best lift of 85kg in snatch and 105kg in clean and jerk. Chanu's performance was a dominant display, and she has now won three gold medals in the Commonwealth Games. Her achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.
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At the Birmingham Games in 2022, India secured 61 medals, including 22 gold. Half of those medals came from sports that will not feature in Glasgow India have traditionally thrived at the Commonwealth Games . Since the turn of the century, the country has consistently finished inside the top five and crossed the 50-medal mark in every edition since 2002. Their finest campaign came at home in 2010, when India won 101 medals to finish second in the standings. Pusarla Venkata Sindhu won the gold at CWG 2022 (AFP) At the Birmingham Games in 2022, India secured 61 medals, including 22 gold. More im.
CWG 2026 full schedule: When Indians are in action, complete events list, venues and start times in IST
Here's the complete day-by-day Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games schedule in IST, featuring every sport and medal event. Here's the complete day-by-day Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games schedule in IST, featuring every sport and medal event. There is a growing buzz around the Scottish port city of Glasgow. Famous for its vibrant cultural scene, rich industrial heritage and striking Victorian architecture, the city is now preparing to welcome thousands of world-class athletes from across the Commonwealth for the 2026 Commonwealth Games , which will run from July 23 to August 2. A cyclist passe.
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