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India's weightlifting icon isn't just winning gold medals anymore—she's helping her teammates earn theirs too. Mirabai Chanu has become an unofficial coach, bridging language barriers and boosting morale across India's weightlifting team.
Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu shattered three Commonwealth Games records while claiming her third consecutive weightlifting title in Glasgow. India's star lifter dominated the 48kg category, finishing 22kg ahead of her nearest competitor.
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu says her mother's constant reminder—"Yes, you can do it"—powered her to a third Commonwealth Games gold medal. The champion's mother first spotted her daughter's unusual strength as a child carrying firewood in rural Manipur.
India brought home 39 medals from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking one of the country's best performances ever at the event. Boxers led the charge with a record-breaking 10 medals, while athletes showed grit across 10 different sports.
Australian weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana turned tears of disappointment into tears of joy, claiming her third straight Commonwealth Games gold just months after narrowly missing an Olympic medal. The 26-year-old's triumph in Glasgow makes her only the third woman ever to achieve this rare feat.
India's boxing team is on fire at the BOXAM Elite International tournament, with Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain leading a perfect 11-win sweep on opening day. From veterans to rising stars, every Indian boxer advanced to the next round in a stunning display of dominance.
Six different Indian players found the net as the women's hockey team dominated South Africa 6-1 at the World Cup in the Netherlands. The victory pushed India to the top of their pool with an unbeaten record.