Mirabai, who won the women's 48kg gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with record-breaking lifts, said hosting the Games in India would create new opportunities for aspiring sportspersons across the country.
New Delhi, Aug 2: Fresh from scripting history with a third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal, Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu expressed excitement over India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, saying it would inspire a new generation of athletes in the country, while reflecting on the sacrifices, family support and mental resilience that shaped her career.
Mirabai, who won the women's 48kg gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with record-breaking lifts, said hosting the Games in India would create new opportunities for aspiring sportspersons across the country.
"The happiest news is that India is hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and the younger generation will get to learn a lot, and more players will be motivated to move forward," Mirabai told IANS.
Reflecting on the journey that took her from a young athlete in Manipur to becoming one of India's most decorated weightlifters, Mirabai credited her family for standing by her through every challenge.
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