CWG 2018: Women shines this year with 13 gold, 11 silver, 7 bronze
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 17-04-2018
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Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu was the first gold medal winner for India, on the opening day, in the women's 48 kg category. Mirabai Chanu went on a record-smashing spree, claiming three of them in a power-packed performance, to secure India's first gold. In a remarkable performance, Chanu smashed the Commonwealth and the Games record in snatch, pulling off clean lifts in all her three attempts (80kg, 84kg and 86kg). She then lifted more than double her body weight (103kg, 107kg and 110kg) in three successful attempts to claim the clean and jerk as well as the overall Games record.
Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu
Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu landed India its second gold medal, winning the top spot in the women's 53kg category.