India’s first gold medal in the current edition of the Commonwealth Games was won by Mirabai Chanu in the women’s 49kg weightlifting final at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. She succeeded in lifting 84 kg (snatch) on her first try and then 88 kg on her second. She failed at her third 90kg try. She lifted 109 kg to begin the clean and jerk round and then 113 kg to finish. Her third attempt at 115 kg, however, was unsuccessful.
Medalist Mirabai stated that it was not easy to accomplish the gold medal but the support of Indian fans made it possible
“Lifting 201kg never felt easy but thanks to the love and wishes of billions back home, every challenge is just an attempt away,” tweeted Gold medalist of Commonwealth Games 2022, Mirabai Chanu