Indian Athletes Secure Initial Medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
This win marks Mirabai Chanu's third successive Commonwealth Games gold, establishing her as the first female weightlifter in tournament history to achieve this milestone.
Chanambam Rishikanta Singh secured India's silver medal in the men's 60 kg weightlifting event with a total performance of 264 kg.
Para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar opened India's overall medal tally by capturing a bronze medal in the men's heavyweight para-powerlifting discipline with a 190 kg lift.
Exam Perspective: Major multisport events reflect national sports policy outcomes and serve as critical benchmarks for international sports performance metrics.
Key Facts / Static GK
Mirabai Chanu's Total CWG Medals: 4 (3 Gold, 1 Silver)
Practice Quiz — 27 July 2026
Q1. Which ancient site in Uttar Pradesh was recently designated as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee?
Q2. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the newly formed six-member high-powered task force on national examination reforms?
Q3. Who became the first female weightlifter in Commonwealth Games history to claim three consecutive gold medals after winning the women's 48 kg category at Glasgow 2026?
Q4. Who has been appointed as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND)?
Q5. Kanwar Lake (Kabartal Wetland), recently featured in news due to NGT proceedings, is recognized as Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake and is located in which state?
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