Mirabai Chanu clinched gold in the women's 48kg weightlifting final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 27 July, completing a hat-trick of Commonwealth Games titles in her category. Rishikanta Singh and Mathupandi Raja added silver medals in the men's 60kg and men's 65kg finals respectively, making Indian weightlifting the standout story of Day 4.

India's Weightlifting Haul on Day 4

Rishikanta Singh opened the campaign with a silver in the men's 60kg event, setting the tone for the session. Mirabai Chanu then delivered the marquee moment, claiming gold in the women's 48kg final — her third consecutive Commonwealth Games title in the category. Mathupandi Raja rounded off the day with silver in the men's 65kg final, recording a total lift of 286kg.

What the Ministers Said

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated both Raja and Mirabai in separate posts on X. Of Raja, he wrote: 'Congratulations to Raja Muthupandi on securing the silver medal in the Men's 65 kg Weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. This outstanding performance is a result of his discipline, resilience and unwavering commitment. The entire nation celebrates his achievement and wishes him continued success in his future endeavours.' On Mirabai, Singh said: 'Congratulations to Mirabai Chanu on winning the gold medal in weightlifting at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Her unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of excellence have brought glory to the nation. This remarkable achievement reflects the spirit of perseverance and dedication that continues to inspire millions of young Indians.'

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also took to X to celebrate, calling it a 'Proud Moment for Indian Weightlifting' and congratulating Raja on his silver. For Mirabai, Mandaviya wrote: 'A hat-trick of GOLD medals! Congratulations to Mirabai Chanu on clinching the gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Your unwavering dedication, remarkable consistency, and extraordinary strength continue to make India proud on the global stage.'

Mirabai's Historic Consistency

Mirabai's gold in Glasgow extends one of Indian sport's most consistent Commonwealth Games records. She had previously won gold at the 2018 Gold Coast and 2022 Birmingham editions, making her a three-time champion in the same weight category. Her trajectory — from a small village in Manipur to a serial CWG gold medallist — has made her one of the most recognised athletes in Indian sport.

What This Means for India's CWG 2026 Campaign

The three medals on Day 4 underline weightlifting's continued role as one of India's most reliable medal-producing disciplines at the Commonwealth Games. With the competition still ongoing, the performance adds significant momentum to India's overall tally. Athletics and shooting events are expected to contribute further in the days ahead.