Indian weightlifting icon Mirabai Chanu made a sensational return to the international stage, clinching gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad.
Competing in the 48 kg category, Chanu lifted a combined 193 kg (84 kg snatch + 109 kg clean & jerk) — setting new Commonwealth Championship records in all three sections: snatch, clean & jerk, and total lift.
This victory is extra special as it comes after her year-long break following the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she finished fourth. With a revamped training plan and a switch from the 49 kg to the 48 kg category, Mirabai showed once again why she remains India’s golden girl of weightlifting.
Her triumph also ensures direct qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, giving fans plenty to cheer about.
✨ “This gold belongs to the people who believed in me. Competing at home made it even more memorable,” Chanu said after her win.
🔑 Highlights:
🥇 Gold medal in 48 kg women’s category
💪 Total lift: 193 kg (84 + 109)
🏆 New Commonwealth records in snatch, clean & jerk & total
🎯 Direct entry to 2026 CWG, Glasgow
🔄 Comeback after Paris Olympics 2024 setback
👉 A proud moment for Indian sports as Mirabai Chanu continues to inspire a generation with her grit, determination, and golden lifts!
