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Mirabai Chanu Wins India's First Gold at CWG 2026 with Record Lift
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 09:04 PM
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Mirabai Chanu secured India's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by lifting a record weight in the women's weightlifting event.
On the opening day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu lifted a record-breaking weight in the women’s 76‑kg category, clinching India’s first gold medal of the Games.
Chanu’s successful lift set a new Games record, surpassing the previous best by a significant margin. The performance was celebrated by teammates and officials, who praised her dedication and technical skill.
With this victory, Chanu became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking a historic moment for India’s weightlifting program.
The win is expected to boost the sport’s profile in India and inspire a new generation of weightlifters.
Chanu’s successful lift set a new Games record, surpassing the previous best by a significant margin. The performance was celebrated by teammates and officials, who praised her dedication and technical skill.
With this victory, Chanu became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking a historic moment for India’s weightlifting program.
The win is expected to boost the sport’s profile in India and inspire a new generation of weightlifters.