Mirabai completes hattrick of golds at Commonwealth Games
Mirabai Chanu reminded the world why she remains the undisputed queen of Indian weightlifting, delivering a performance worthy of a champion as she clinched her third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s 48kg category on Sunday (July 26, 2026). Asian Games the bigger goal for Mirabai and coachThe result was never really in doubt; the only question was how far Mirabai would push the limits.
- ▪Mirabai Chanu reminded the world why she remains the undisputed queen of Indian weightlifting, delivering a performance worthy of a champion as she clinched her third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s 48kg category on
- ▪Asian Games the bigger goal for Mirabai and coachThe result was never really in doubt; the only question was how far Mirabai would push the limits.
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Mirabai Chanu reminded the world why she remains the undisputed queen of Indian weightlifting, delivering a performance worthy of a champion as she clinched her third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s 48kg category on Sunday (July 26, 2026). Asian Games the bigger goal for Mirabai and coachThe result was never really in doubt; the only question was how far Mirabai would push the limits. And the Manipuri superstar answered in emphatic style, rewriting the record books with a stunning display of strength and composure.The 31-year-old shattered the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games records in the snatch, while also setting new CWG marks in clean and jerk and total.She lifted a commanding 190kg, with a best effort of 85kg in snatch and 105kg in clean and jerk.Her…
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