Her gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2026 was historic, but Mirabai Chanu's tears during the national anthem stole every heart
Mirabai Chanu secured a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She set new Commonwealth Games records in both snatch and clean and jerk events.
After her victory, Chanu became visibly emotional during the national anthem.
Her tears reflected years of sacrifice and national pride for India.
This moment resonated deeply with viewers across the nation.
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