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Mirabai Chanu won gold medal in Glasgow Commonwealth Games, PM Modi to Vice President congratulated
Samira Vishwas | July 27, 2026 10:24 AM CST

Mirabai Chanu India Gold Medal PM Modi Ccongratulates: Indian weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu gave the country its first gold of the competition by winning the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. This is the third consecutive time that Chanu has won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, while it is also her fourth Commonwealth medal. Congratulation started pouring in from across the country on his historic achievement.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan praised Chanu’s dedication, struggle and consistent excellent performance and wished her all the best for her future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Mirabai Chanu has added another golden chapter to Indian weightlifting and her achievements are an inspiration for the youth of the country. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya called it a ‘hat-trick of gold medals’. Stating this, he praised Chanu’s consistency and dedication. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that her victory is not just a medal but a symbol of women power, determination and excellence. This success of Chanu has once again increased India’s pride on the international stage.

Vice President congratulated

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan wrote on the official Your performance of consistently winning medals at the highest level for India over so many years reflects your tremendous dedication, courage and your drive to do great work. Your brilliant successes over so many years have made the entire country proud. I wish you many more compliments and continued success in the years to come.”

PM Modi told inspiration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter, ‘Another great chapter in Indian weightlifting. Talented Mirabai Chanu once again showed her skills by giving a brilliant performance and winning the gold medal in the 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Games. With three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold and her fourth Commonwealth Games medal, she remains an inspiration for every Indian. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for your further endeavours.”

Sports Minister said- hat-trick of gold

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote, ‘Hat-trick of gold medals. Congratulations to Mirabai Chanu on winning the gold medal in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Your unwavering dedication, brilliant consistency and extraordinary strength will continue to make India proud on the global stage.”

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Kiren Rijiju praised women power

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju wrote on Twitter, ‘A champion. A trailblazer. Symbol of India’s strength. Hearty congratulations to Mirabai Chanu on winning the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. He wrote, ‘Your victory is more than a medal. It is a celebration of dedication, great work and the never-say-die spirit of women power. The nation salutes you and celebrates your extraordinary achievement.”


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