Mirabai Chanu, Rishikanta Singh Win CWG 2026 Medals

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026. On 26 July 2026, Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event, and Rishikanta Singh won silver in the men’s 60kg category.

Mirabai Chanu’s Commonwealth Games record

Mirabai Chanu won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal and her fourth overall Commonwealth Games medal. She lifted 85kg in snatch, 105kg in clean and jerk, and 190kg in total, and each of these marks set a new Commonwealth Games record.

Rishikanta Singh’s silver medal performance

Rishikanta Singh won India’s first silver medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026. He recorded a personal best total of 264kg and set a new Commonwealth Games snatch record with a lift of 121kg in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event.

Commonwealth Games 2026 and India’s medal tally

India’s medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 stood at four medals on 27 July 2026. The tally included one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport event for athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.
• Weightlifting events at the Commonwealth Games are divided by bodyweight categories for men and women.
• Mirabai Chanu won India’s gold medal in the women’s 48kg category at Glasgow 2026.
• Glasgow, Scotland, is the host city of the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Prime Minister’s congratulatory message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh on 26 July 2026. He described Mirabai Chanu’s performance as another glorious chapter in Indian weightlifting and praised Rishikanta Singh’s determination and performance.