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Indian weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu scripted history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by winning her third consecutive gold medal in the women’s 48kg category. She lifted a total of 190kg to set a new Games record and secure India’s first gold of the event.
Soon after her emotional victory, a 2021 photograph of Chanu sitting on the floor of her simple home in Kakching, Manipur, and eating a humble meal resurfaced online and quickly went viral. The image, taken after her Tokyo Olympics silver, starkly contrasts her current success and has touched millions.
Fans and celebrities praised the champion’s journey from modest beginnings to becoming one of India’s most consistent medal-winners. The viral photo once again highlights the grit, sacrifice and determination behind her remarkable rise, inspiring a new generation of athletes across the country.
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