Mirabai strikes gold again, Rishikanta takes silver, swimmers reach relay final
Chanu lifted 190kg and broke Games marks in the snatch and clean and jerk to give India its first gold in Glasgow.
- On Sunday, July 26, 2026, weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu secured India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, lifting a record total of 190kg in the women's 48kg category.
- Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar opened India's medal account with a bronze on Friday, setting the stage for compatriots Chanambam Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi to claim silver medals in weightlifting.
- Lawn bowls pair Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured three consecutive victories in Sectional Play, extending their unbeaten run before suffering a narrow defeat to Namibia that ended their campaign.
- Boxer Sachin Siwach advanced to the Round of 16 in the men's 60kg category on Saturday after defeating Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh by a 4-1 split decision in the opening round.
- India holds a joint 10th position in the overall medal standings after Day 4, with the contingent continuing competition across Artistic Gymnastics and Swimming events as the Games progress.
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Mirabai strikes gold again, Rishikanta takes silver, swimmers reach relay final
Glasgow, Jul 26: Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu underlined her status as India's greatest weightlifter of her generation with a record-shattering third successive Commonwealth Games gold, while Rishikanta Singh battled injury to claim a historic silver as the country enjoyed a productive day at the Games here Sunday. Mirabai was in a league of her own in the women's 48kg competition, rewriting the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games record book…
Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold in 2026 Commonwealth Games
Mirabai Chanu secured India's first gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in the 48kg category, setting multiple records with her 190kg total lift..Mirabai Chanu gold medal, Glasgow Commonwealth Games weightlifting, women's 48 kg category, Indian athletes Commonwealth Games, weightlifting records Commonwealth Games, Mirabai Chanu snatch record, Mirabai Chanu clean and jerk, Olympics silver medallist, Commonwealth Games gold, Indian sporting ach…
Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2026 in women's 48kg weightlifting
Chanu lifted 85kg in the snatch to establish a new Commonwealth Games record, finishing the opening phase of the competition eight kilograms clear of her nearest challenger and putting herself in a commanding position heading into the clean and jerk.
Mirabai Chanu clinches gold medal in 48kg weightlifting at Commonwealth Games 2026
Mirabai Chanu gave India their first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 when she clinched the yellow metal in the 48kg weightlifting at the Glasgow Games. This was Chanu's third straight gold medal at the Games.
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