Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Birmingham

Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Birmingham

¨     Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Birmingham.

¨     She lifted a total of 190 kg to successfully defend her title.

¨     This was her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal.

¨     The victory earned India its first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

¨     With this win, India's medal tally increased to three.

¨     The 31-year-old weightlifter was the favourite and delivered another composed performance.

¨     Rishikanta Singh won the silver medal for India on the same day, reinforcing India's strength in weightlifting. Rishikanta Singh

¨     In the Snatch event, Mirabai's first attempt at 82 kg was unsuccessful.

¨     She successfully lifted 82 kg in her second attempt.

¨     In her third attempt, she lifted 85 kg, setting a new Games record in the snatch.

¨     In the Clean and Jerk event, her first attempt at 105 kg was unsuccessful.

¨     She successfully lifted 105 kg in her second attempt, securing the gold medal.

¨     After confirming the gold medal, she chose not to attempt any further lifts.

¨     Gold Medal: Mirabai Chanu (India).

¨     Silver Medal: Ruth Asuquo Nyong (Nigeria).

¨     Bronze Medal: Irene Jane Henry (Malaysia).