Kolkata, New Delhi, INDIA. New York, USA.
Business To Business, New Delhi, 27th July, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian weightlifting star and Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu after she won her third Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow, describing the achievement as another "glorious chapter" in India's weightlifting history.
In his message, the Prime Minister praised Mirabai's remarkable consistency and contribution to Indian sport, saying her latest triumph would inspire aspiring athletes across the country.
Modi also congratulated Rishikanta Singh, who secured the silver medal in the men's weightlifting competition.
Mirabai reaffirmed her status as one of India's most accomplished weightlifters with a commanding display to clinch the gold medal in the women's 48kg category, adding another major title to her distinguished career.
Her victory marks a significant milestone in Indian weightlifting and further cements her legacy as one of the country's most successful athletes on the international stage.