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Mirabai Chanu wins third consecutive CWG gold
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Mirabai Chanu won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold at the 2026 Glasgow Games in the women's 48kg event, setting a Games record with a combined lift of 190kg.
She fought through injuries and mental challenges in training, describing the unseen struggle of rebuilding after setbacks.
Before the event, Chanu made a custom tricolour hair clip by drawing a butterfly on paper in Indian tri-colours and attaching it to her clip.
She cried during the national anthem, recalling the sacrifices and pain endured to reach the podium.
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