Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women’s 48kg weightlifting category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on July 26, setting a new games record with a total lift of 190kg. This achievement marks her third consecutive gold medal at the Games, placing her in an elite group of only three Indian athletes to reach this milestone.
Chanu’s victory was built on a dominant performance across both phases of the competition. She established her record with an 85kg lift in the snatch round and followed it with a successful 105kg lift in the clean and jerk, according to manoramanews.com. The result secures her place alongside Sushil Kumar (2010, 2014, 2018) and Vinesh Phogat (2014, 2018, 2022) as the only Indians to win three individual gold medals in consecutive appearances at the Commonwealth Games.
Weightlifting Results: Chanu and Rishikant Singh
While Chanu took the top spot, India found additional success in the 60kg category. Rishikant Singh secured a silver medal by lifting 148kg, also setting a games record in the process. The gold in that category went to Malaysia’s Bin Kasdan, who lifted 152kg, manoramanews.com.
The momentum in weightlifting provides a strong start for the Indian contingent, though the broader medal tally has seen a mix of near-misses and early breakthroughs. Earlier in the Games, para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar opened India’s account with a bronze in the men’s heavyweight event, finishing behind England’s Matt Harding and Nigeria’s Riluwan Idris, according to the financialexpress.com.
Glasgow Day 3 Schedule and Athlete Lineups
The action in Glasgow continues with a heavy schedule across five different disciplines. The Financial Express detailed the Day 3 itinerary, which features high-stakes finals and the start of new campaigns.
| Sport | Athlete(s) | Event/Stage | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Bowls | Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki | Women’s Pairs Sectional | 3:50 pm |
| Boxing | Sachin Siwach | Men’s 60kg Round of 32 | 4:00 pm |
| Swimming | Dhakshan Shashikumar, Aryan Nehra | Men’s 400m Freestyle Heats | 4:19 pm |
| Wheelchair Basketball | India Women’s Team | Group B vs Wales | 4:35 pm |
| Lawn Bowls | Putul Sonowal | Men’s Singles Sectional | 7:30 pm |
| Artistic Gymnastics | Nayak, Agarwal, Samanta, Rewale | Women’s Team Final | 8:15 pm |
Gymnastics and Boxing Expectations
Artistic gymnastics is a primary focus for Saturday evening. The women’s team, consisting of Pranati Nayak, Nishka Agarwal, Protistha Samanta, and Eshitaa Rewale, will compete in the team final. Nayak, described as the most experienced gymnast in the squad, is expected to lead the charge as the team also aims for individual apparatus qualification.
In boxing, Sachin Siwach begins his campaign in the men’s 60kg round of 32 against Canada’s Keoma Al-Ahmadieh. This comes as India looks to capitalize on the discipline’s traditional strength, with Lovlina Borgohain already guaranteed at least a bronze medal due to the tournament draw.
Para Powerlifting and Swimming Outlook
The Games have not been without frustration. In para powerlifting, Ashok Kumar finished fourth in the men’s lightweight category despite recording a personal-best lift. Similarly, Jaspreet Kaur and Suman Devi were unable to secure medals in the women’s lightweight competition.
The swimming pool offers another opportunity for progress. Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra are competing in the 400m freestyle heats; should they qualify, the final is scheduled for 11:37 pm IST. Additionally, the men’s 4-guṇam-200-metre freestyle relay team has reached the final, according to manoramanews.com.
With heavy hitters like Neeraj Chopra slated to begin their campaigns later in the Games, the current focus remains on building momentum through these multi-discipline efforts in Glasgow.
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