SportsMonday, 3 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Commonwealth Weightlifting 2026: Mirabai Chanu, Lovepreet Singh and Bindyarani Devi receive airport welcome after medals
Indian weightlifters Mirabai Chanu, Lovepreet Singh and Bindyarani Devi were welcomed at Delhi airport after winning medals at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Indian weightlifters returning from the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow were welcomed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after winning medals, including Mirabai Chanu’s gold and Lovepreet Singh’s silver.
Key specifics
- The 23rd Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Mirabai Chanu won gold in weightlifting and secured her 3rd consecutive Commonwealth gold.
- Lovepreet Singh won silver in the men’s +110 kg category.
- Bindyarani Devi won in the women’s 58 kg weightlifting category.
- India’s weightlifting tally in the event was 1 gold, 6 silver and 1 bronze.
Exam lens
Question type: Sports current affairs, medal tally and athlete identification. Key facts: Glasgow, 23rd Commonwealth Games, Mirabai Chanu, Lovepreet Singh, Bindyarani Devi, 1 gold-6 silver-1 bronze. TNPSC one-liner: Which Indian weightlifter won her third consecutive Commonwealth gold in Glasgow?