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Now focus on Asian Games… Mirabai Chanu’s first reaction after winning gold in Commonwealth

Rahul Kumar | July 27, 2026 4:22 AM CST

Mirabai Chanu.

India's star weightlifter and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu created history by performing brilliantly in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Due to his strong game, India has won the gold medal. After which Mirabai Chanu became emotional while talking about the support she received from her family and coach.

In fact, on winning the gold medal in the women's 48 kg weightlifting category in the Commonwealth Games 2026, Mirabai Chanu said, I am very happy that I could win the third gold medal for India. Many things were going on in my mind. This is my third gold medal and my fourth medal in the Commonwealth Games. What could be more joyful than this? I am very happy.

'I need to focus on Asian Games'

Indian female weightlifter Mirabai Chanu said that she is going to play in the 49 kg category in the Asian Games. I will do whatever I can for weightlifting. I need to focus on the Asian Games. I will try my best to win a medal for India in the Asian Games also.

#WATCH | Glasgow, Scotland | On winning Gold Medal in the Women's 48kg Weightlifting event at Commonwealth Games, Mirabai Chanu says, “… I am extremely happy and also very emotional. I made so many sacrifices and overcame stress and injuries to reach the Games and win a pic.twitter.com/8PBqYFDiWY
— ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2026

I am very happy and emotional: Chanu

Mirabai Chanu said that I am very happy and emotional too. I made a lot of sacrifices and faced stress and injuries to reach the Games and win a medal. I didn't know that I would make a Commonwealth record. My entire focus was on completing the lifts instructed by my coach.

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