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.
President of India Droupadi Murmu congratulated Mirabai on setting new records at the Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022.
“Mirabai Chanu scripts history by winning weightlifting gold medal, setting a new record in CommonwealthGames. Her first gold medal for India in the ongoing Games has created a wave of joy & celebration across the country. Well done, Mirabai! India is proud of you & your medals,” tweeted President of India.