CWG 2026 Medals brought more celebrations for India as Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event, while Rishikanta Singh claimed the silver medal in the men’s 60kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The impressive performances took place on 26 July 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, adding important medals to India’s tally. Both lifters also created new Commonwealth Games records with their outstanding lifts, making the day one of India’s best moments at the ongoing Games.

Mirabai Chanu Creates History Again

Mirabai Chanu once again proved why she is one of India’s greatest weightlifters. By winning the gold medal in Glasgow, she secured her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal and her fourth overall Commonwealth Games medal.

Her latest victory continues a remarkable record of success at the Games and strengthens her position as one of India’s most successful athletes in international weightlifting.

Throughout the competition, Mirabai showed excellent technique, confidence, and consistency. She remained in control from the beginning and comfortably finished ahead of her rivals.

Her performance also reflected the years of hard work and discipline that have made her a global sporting icon.

Record-Breaking Performance in Glasgow

Mirabai Chanu not only won the gold medal but also set three new Commonwealth Games records during the competition.

Her successful lifts included:

Snatch: 85kg
Clean and Jerk: 105kg
Total Lift: 190kg

Each of these lifts became a new Commonwealth Games record in the women’s 48kg category.

Setting records while winning a championship demonstrates both physical strength and technical excellence. Mirabai’s performance highlighted her ability to deliver her very best during major international competitions.

Rishikanta Singh Wins Silver Medal

India celebrated another important success when Rishikanta Singh secured the silver medal in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event.

The young lifter delivered one of the finest performances of his career by achieving a personal best total lift of 264kg.

His performance included an outstanding 121kg lift in the snatch, which established a new Commonwealth Games record in his weight category.

Although he narrowly missed the gold medal, his silver medal represents a major achievement and reflects his rapid improvement on the international stage.

The result also gave India its first silver medal of the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Understanding Weightlifting Events

Weightlifting competitions are divided into different bodyweight categories, ensuring fair competition among athletes of similar body weight.

Each athlete competes in two disciplines:

Snatch

In the snatch, the athlete lifts the barbell from the ground to overhead in one continuous movement. This lift requires speed, balance, flexibility, and precision.

Clean and Jerk

The clean and jerk consists of two separate movements. The athlete first lifts the barbell to the shoulders (clean) and then pushes it overhead (jerk).

The athlete’s best successful lift in each discipline is added together to calculate the total score, which determines the final ranking.

Consistency across both events is essential for winning medals.

India’s Medal Tally Continues to Grow

Following the victories of Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh, India’s medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 reached four medals as of 27 July 2026.

The tally included:

1 Gold Medal
2 Silver Medals
1 Bronze Medal

With many sporting events still remaining, India continues to hope for additional podium finishes in athletics, wrestling, badminton, boxing, table tennis, and several other disciplines.

The early medal wins have boosted confidence across the entire Indian contingent.

Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026.

Athletes representing countries and territories of the Commonwealth of Nations are competing in multiple sporting events over ten days.

The Games provide an important international platform where athletes showcase their skills while representing their countries against top competitors from across the Commonwealth.

Glasgow has once again welcomed thousands of athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters for one of the biggest multi-sport events in the world.

Mirabai Chanu’s Remarkable Career

Mirabai Chanu has become one of India’s most respected athletes through years of outstanding international performances.

Her achievements include medals at the Olympic Games, World Championships, Commonwealth Championships, and multiple Commonwealth Games.

She has consistently inspired young athletes through her dedication, determination, and ability to perform under pressure.

Winning three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals places her among a select group of athletes who have maintained excellence across multiple editions of the Games.

Her continued success also highlights the strength of India’s weightlifting programme.

Prime Minister Congratulates the Medal Winners

Following their achievements, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh on 26 July 2026.

He described Mirabai Chanu’s latest gold medal as another glorious chapter in Indian weightlifting, recognising her remarkable consistency and contribution to Indian sports.

The Prime Minister also praised Rishikanta Singh for his determination, record-breaking performance, and silver medal achievement.

Messages of appreciation from leaders, sports organisations, and fans across the country reflected the pride generated by India’s success in Glasgow.

Strong Start for Indian Weightlifting

Indian weightlifting has continued to deliver impressive performances at major international competitions over the past several years. Improved coaching, better training facilities, scientific support, and the dedication of athletes have helped India remain one of the strongest nations in Commonwealth weightlifting.

The medal-winning performances of Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh at the CWG 2026 further strengthen India’s reputation in the sport. With record-breaking lifts, historic achievements, and a growing medal tally, Indian weightlifters have once again demonstrated their ability to compete successfully on the international stage. As the Commonwealth Games continue in Glasgow, supporters across the country will be hoping for many more memorable performances and podium finishes from Team India.