India’s weightlifting icon Saikhom Mirabai Chanu once again proved why she is one of the nation’s greatest sporting legends, clinching her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow 2026. With the victory, Chanu completed a remarkable golden hat-trick after her triumphs at Gold Coast 2018, Birmingham 2022, and now Glasgow 2026.
The Manipuri star delivered a performance worthy of a champion, breaking the Commonwealth Games record in the total lift to secure India’s first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Her flawless lifts and unwavering composure reaffirmed her dominance in women’s weightlifting on the Commonwealth stage.
Nicknamed the “Golden Queen of Manipur,” Mirabai has become a symbol of resilience, discipline, and excellence. From overcoming injuries to standing atop the podium time and again, her journey has inspired millions across India and beyond.
The Glasgow triumph adds yet another glittering chapter to an already illustrious career that includes an Olympic silver medal, a World Championship title, and multiple international medals. Yet, despite her many achievements, Chanu continues to push the boundaries, setting new records and raising the bar for future generations of Indian weightlifters.
Her latest gold also provided India with the perfect start to its Commonwealth Games campaign, boosting the country’s medal hopes and energizing the contingent.
Across social media, congratulatory messages poured in from fans, athletes, and political leaders, celebrating Chanu’s extraordinary consistency and her unwavering commitment to the sport.
With three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals to her name, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has etched herself into the pantheon of India’s greatest sporting icons. For a nation that reveres courage and perseverance, the champion from Manipur lifts more than weights—she elevates the hopes and pride of millions.
India’s Golden Journey
- Gold Coast 2018
- Birmingham 2022
- Glasgow 2026 — Games Record, and India’s first gold of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
