New Delhi: Star Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has once again made history at the Commonwealth Games, securing India's first gold medal in Glasgow with a record-breaking performance in the women's 48kg category.

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu secured India's first gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She won the women's 48kg weightlifting category with a record total lift of 190kg. Chanu set new Commonwealth and Games records in snatch (85kg) and clean and jerk (105kg).

This is her third consecutive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, adding to her 2018 and 2022 victories. Mirabai Chanu is also a Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and won silver at the 2014 CWG.

Star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu opened India's gold medal account in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, winning the women's 48kg category title with a record total lift in Glasgow on Sunday.

The result was never really in doubt; the only question was how far Mirabai would push the limits. And the Manipuri superstar answered in emphatic style, rewriting the record books with a stunning display of strength and composure.

The 31-year-old shattered the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games records in the snatch, while also setting new CWG marks in clean and jerk and total.

She lifted a commanding 190kg, with a best effort of 85kg in snatch and 105kg in clean and jerk.

Her dominance was such that silver medallist Ruth Asuquo Nyong of Nigeria finished a distant second with a total lift of 168kg, a staggering 22kg behind Mirabai's winning effort.

Chanu's competition began when everyone else in the field was done.

The journey to another golden moment was not without a scare. Mirabai endured a nervous start, failing to register her opening snatch attempt at 82kg.

But true to her champion's temperament, she quickly regained her rhythm, showing the grit and class that have defined her remarkable career.

Even in the clean and jerk, Mirabai faced a brief moment of uncertainty, failing to complete her opening attempt. However, the Olympic medallist responded like a champion, effortlessly hoisting the same 105kg weight in her second attempt.

The lift not only secured the gold but also shattered the Commonwealth Games record in the clean and jerk category and bettered the total lift mark.

With the contest already sealed, Mirabai chose not to take unnecessary risks and skipped her third attempt, keeping in mind the Asian Games, scheduled less than two months away.