Mirabai Chanu Wins Women's 48kg Weightlifter Title

Mirabai Chanu Wins Women's 48kg Weightlifter Title

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won the women's 48kg weightlifter title at the Commonwealth Games 2026, opening India's gold medal account in the tournament. Chanu's victory marked her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold, having also topped the podium in the 2018 and 2022 editions. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist had earlier won silver at the 2014 Games. Chanu also rewrote the record books, setting a new Commonwealth Games record in the process. The victory was a significant one for India, as it marked the country's first gold medal in the tournament.