India’s Mirabai Chanu hat-trick gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 has become one of the standout stories of the Glasgow Games. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist won the women’s 48kg weightlifting title on Sunday with a Games-record total lift, becoming the first Indian weightlifter to win three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals. The win also delivered India’s first gold medal of the 2026 edition.
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Mirabai Chanu Hat-Trick Gold: Quick Facts
| Milestone | Third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold |
| Event | Women’s 48kg weightlifting |
| Venue | SEC Armadillo, Glasgow |
| Total Lift | 190kg (85kg snatch + 105kg clean and jerk) |
| Records Set | New Games records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total |
| Margin of Victory | 22kg clear of the silver medallist |
| Silver & Bronze | Ruth Asuquo Nyong (Nigeria, 168kg) and Irene Jane Henry (Malaysia, 167kg) |
| Previous Golds | Gold Coast 2018 (48kg) and Birmingham 2022 (49kg) |
Note: Details in this report are based on coverage from IANS, Olympics.com, and Asianet Newsable.
How Mirabai Chanu Sealed the Hat-Trick
Competing at the SEC Armadillo, Mirabai’s path to gold wasn’t without early trouble. She failed her opening snatch attempt at 82kg, recovered on her second try at the same weight, and then pushed to 85kg on her final attempt to set a new Commonwealth record in the snatch category.
The clean and jerk followed a similar pattern. After dropping the bar on her first attempt, she responded in champion fashion, lifting 105kg on her second try to secure the gold medal well before the competition ended. Her total lift of 190kg left her a commanding 22kg ahead of the rest of the field, setting new Games records across snatch, clean and jerk, and total.
A Fourth CWG Medal, A Third Straight Gold
Sunday’s win marked Mirabai’s fourth Commonwealth Games medal overall and her third gold in a row, following her triumphs at Gold Coast 2018, where she lifted a Games-record 196kg in the 48kg category, and Birmingham 2022, where she set another Games record of 201kg after moving up to the 49kg division. Her CWG journey began with a silver medal in the 48kg category at Glasgow 2014.
With this result, she becomes the first Indian weightlifter to win three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals, adding another milestone to a career that already includes an Olympic silver and a World Championship title.
What Mirabai Said After the Win
Speaking to reporters after the medal ceremony, an emotional Mirabai reflected on the sacrifices behind the achievement, describing the injuries and mental stress she had to overcome to reach the Games. She said she hadn’t anticipated setting a Commonwealth record and had stayed focused only on completing the lifts assigned by her coach.
A Strong Day for Indian Weightlifting
Mirabai’s gold capped off a memorable Day 4 for India at the Glasgow Games. Earlier in the day, Chanambam Rishikanta Singh opened India’s weightlifting campaign with a silver medal in the men’s 60kg category, finishing with a combined lift of 264kg (121kg + 143kg), the second-best mark in an 11-lifter field. Raja Muthupandi added a further silver in the men’s 65kg event, giving India three weightlifting medals on the day.
India’s success wasn’t limited to the weightlifting platform either, with boxer Preeti Pawar securing a stoppage win on the same day, adding to the momentum of India’s opening days at the Games.
Key Talking Points
1. A Historic First for Indian Weightlifting
Setting aside the individual records, becoming the first Indian weightlifter to win three consecutive Commonwealth Games golds is a milestone that stands on its own in the sport’s history in the country.
2. Records Across the Board
Mirabai’s win wasn’t just about gold — new Games records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total lift underline the scale of her dominance in the category.
3. Depth Beyond a Single Star
Silver medals from Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi on the same day point to broader strength in India’s weightlifting contingent heading into the rest of the Games.
Mirabai Chanu Hat-Trick Gold: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did Mirabai Chanu win at CWG 2026?
Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, completing a hat-trick of consecutive CWG gold medals.
What was her winning total lift?
She lifted a total of 190kg (85kg snatch + 105kg clean and jerk), setting new Games records in all three categories.
How many Commonwealth Games medals has Mirabai Chanu won?
This was her fourth Commonwealth Games medal overall — a silver at Glasgow 2014, followed by gold at Gold Coast 2018, Birmingham 2022, and now Glasgow 2026.
Who won silver and bronze in the event?
Nigeria’s Ruth Asuquo Nyong won silver with a total of 168kg, while Malaysia’s Irene Jane Henry took bronze with 167kg.
Did any other Indian weightlifters medal that day?
Yes. Chanambam Rishikanta Singh won silver in the men’s 60kg event, and Raja Muthupandi won silver in the men’s 65kg event, giving India three weightlifting medals on the day.
Conclusion — A Golden Milestone for Indian Weightlifting
Mirabai Chanu’s hat-trick gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 cements her place as one of India’s greatest athletes, adding a historic third consecutive CWG title to an already decorated career. With India’s first gold of the Games secured and two more silvers to follow on the same day, the Glasgow 2026 campaign has started on a high note for Indian weightlifting.
Stay tuned to Mirrorly.in for further updates from the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
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