By Sanjay Menon — 26 July 2026 — 4 min read India experienced its most successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday, accumulating one gold and two silver medals. This brought the nation’s total medal count to four, while boxers continued their strong performances and the men’s swimming relay team reached another final. Mirabai Chanu, an Olympic silver medallist, was a highlight of India’s Day 4 achievements, securing her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal. In weightlifting, Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi each earned silver medals. In boxing, Jadumani Singh advanced to the quarter-finals, and Preeti Pawar also moved forward with a stoppage victory. The men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team qualified for and competed in the final. Chanu’s Golden Hat-Trick and Weightlifting Success Saikhom Mirabai Chanu reaffirmed her standing as a prominent Indian weightlifter by winning the gold medal in the women’s 48kg category. The Tokyo Olympic silver medallist overcame an initial unsuccessful attempt before delivering a dominant performance. She achieved a combined lift of 190kg, setting a new Commonwealth Games record of 85kg in the snatch and lifting 105kg in the clean and jerk to secure the title. This victory marked her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, following wins in Gold Coast in 2018 and Birmingham in 2022. Her overall Commonwealth Games medal tally now stands at four. The 31-year-old broke both Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games records in the snatch, and new CWG marks in the clean and jerk and total lift. Her dominance was evident as the silver medallist, Ruth Asuquo Nyong of Nigeria, finished 22kg behind with a total lift of 168kg. Despite a nervous start with a failed opening snatch attempt at 82kg, Chanu quickly recovered. She also faced a moment of uncertainty in the clean and jerk, failing her first attempt, but successfully lifted 105kg on her second try, securing the gold and breaking records. Rishikanta Singh Chanambam delivered a notable performance, earning a silver medal in the men’s 60kg event. The 28-year-old lifter from Manipur successfully lifted 116kg, 119kg, and 121kg in the snatch, with his best effort matching the Commonwealth Games record. He then managed 143kg in the clean and jerk, finishing with a total lift of 264kg. Muhammad Anik bin Kasdan of Malaysia won gold with a Games-record total of 273kg, while Joshua Amunga Buoya of Kenya took bronze with 260kg. Raja Muthupandi contributed to India’s three weightlifting medals for the day, securing silver in the men’s 65kg category. The lifter from Tamil Nadu recorded 126kg in the snatch and 160kg in the clean and jerk, resulting in a combined total of 286kg. Muhamad Aznil Bin Bidin of Malaysia claimed gold with a Commonwealth Games record total of 299kg, and Morea Baru of Papua New Guinea earned bronze with 282kg. This silver medal marked a return to the Commonwealth Games podium for Muthupandi, eight years after his debut in Gold Coast in 2018, following an injury-affected period. Boxing and Swimming Performances India’s boxers had another productive day. Jadumani Singh Mandengbam defeated Sumama Rehman of Pakistan by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men’s 55kg Round of 16, advancing to the quarter-finals. After a close first round, the boxer from Manipur gained control, scoring a knockdown in the second round. He is set to face Ellis Trowbridge of England in the quarter-finals. In the women’s 54kg Round of 16, Preeti Pawar delivered a strong performance, defeating Deborah Mtenje of Malawi by referee stops contest (RSC) to reach the quarter-finals. However, Aditya Pratap Yadav faced a setback, narrowly losing to Nuhu Batte of Uganda in the men’s 65kg Round of 16 by a 3-2 split decision. The Indian men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team, comprising Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, Aneesh Gowda, and Dhakshan Shashikumar, successfully qualified for the final. They finished third in Heat 2, clocking 7:39.48, behind Australia and England. The quartet advanced as the sixth-fastest team overall from the heats and later finished sixth in the Commonwealth Games final. In lawn bowls, India experienced a challenging day. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh lost to Namibia and then to England in women’s pairs sectional play, ending their campaign. In men’s singles, Putul Sonowal lost his sectional play match against Shaun James Parnis of Malta. Artistic gymnast Tapan Mohanty finished 15th in the men’s all-around final. India’s women’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball team also lost 21-4 to Scotland in Pool B. India concluded Day 4 with a total of four medals: one gold, two silvers, and one bronze, with the boxing contingent maintaining momentum as they head into the quarter-final stage. Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Post navigation Harare: Shreyas Iyer celebrates maiden T20I series win as India captain Trent Rockets men secure four-wicket victory over London Spirit