Gold on Her Mind: Mirabai Chanu Chases Commonwealth Games History in Glasgow

Sunday, July 26 is shaping up to be India's biggest day yet at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. All eyes are on weightlifting legend Mirabai Chanu, who's chasing a…

By Reetam Bodhak

July 26, 2026

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Sunday, July 26 is shaping up to be India’s biggest day yet at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. All eyes are on weightlifting legend Mirabai Chanu, who’s chasing a rare third straight CWG gold medal — in the very city where her international medal journey began.

The Headline Act: Mirabai’s Quest for a Hat-Trick

Chanu already struck gold at Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 in the women’s 48kg category, and a silver here at Glasgow 2014 was her first-ever multi-sport medal. Twelve years later, she returns to the same city hunting a third consecutive title — a feat only wrestler Vinesh Phogat has managed for India in CWG history. She enters as the reigning champion after a gold-medal, record-setting performance at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad.

She isn’t lifting alone — Rishikanta Singh (men’s 60kg) and Raja Mathupandi (men’s 65kg) are also competing in weightlifting finals, while gymnast Tapan Mohanty looks to add to India’s medal count in the men’s all-around final.

India’s Commonwealth Games Day 3 Schedule

Time (IST)	Event	Athlete(s)
1:00 PM	Bowls – Women’s Pairs vs Namibia	Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki Singh
2:00 PM	Weightlifting – Men’s 60kg Final	Rishikanta Singh
4:30 PM	Artistic Gymnastics – Men’s All-Around Final	Tapan Mohanty
5:30 PM	Weightlifting – Women’s 48kg Final	Mirabai Chanu
7:15 PM	Bowls – Men’s Singles vs Malta	Putul Sonowal
10:45 PM	Boxing – Women’s 54kg Round of 16	Preeti Pawar
11:00 PM	Weightlifting – Men’s 65kg Final	Raja Mathupandi
11:45 PM	Boxing – Men’s 55kg Round of 16 vs Pakistan	Jadumani Singh

Where India Stands So Far

Heading into Day 3, India’s medal tally sits at just one bronze, won by Jhandu Singh in men’s heavyweight para powerlifting. With weightlifting finals, gymnastics, and boxing all in play today, India’s contingent has a strong chance to add several more medals to the board.

The Commonwealth Games has a rich, decades-long history as a multi-sport event bringing together nations of the Commonwealth — you can read more about its origins and evolution on Wikipedia.

For more live sports updates and India’s medal tracker, check out TechnoSports.

Why Today Matters

With three weightlifting finals, a gymnastics medal event, and multiple boxing bouts, July 26 could be India’s most decisive day yet at Glasgow 2026. All eyes remain on Mirabai Chanu as she looks to cement her legacy as one of India’s greatest Commonwealth Games athletes.