'Humbled to win my third consecutive CWG gold': Mirabai Chanu after winning India's first gold in Glasgow
Mirabai Chanu won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold in the women's 48kg weightlifting event at Glasgow 2026, giving India its first gold medal of the Games.
The Olympic medallist set new Games and Commonwealth records before lifting 105kg to seal victory.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chanu, calling her an inspiration for her remarkable consistency and achievements.
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