Mirabai Chanu Sets Record, Rishikant Wins Silver

Indian Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu created history once again at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Competing in the women’s 48 kg category, she lifted 85 kg in the snatch to set a new Commonwealth record. After failing her first attempt at 82 kg, she successfully lifted it in her second try and went on to break the record with her final lift. Having previously won gold in the 2018 and 2022 editions, Mirabai reaffirmed her dominance on the global stage.

In the men’s category, India’s Chanambam Rishikant Singh secured a silver medal with a total lift of 264 kg. He set a Commonwealth record in the snatch with 121 kg and lifted 143 kg in clean and jerk. However, he missed his final attempt, losing out on gold. Malaysia’s Muhammad Aniq Kasdan clinched gold with a record total of 273 kg, while Kenya’s Joshua Mboya took bronze with 260 kg.