Glasgow, July 26 -- Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu said she was "extremely happy and very emotional" after winning a historic third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal, revealing that years of sacrifices, injuries and mental stress made the achievement even more special.

The Indian weightlifting star clinched the women's 48kg title at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Sunday to complete a remarkable hat-trick of gold medals after her triumphs at Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022. Her victory also earned India its first gold medal of the Glasgow Games.

Reflecting on the achievement, Chanu said the journey to the top had been far from easy.

"I am extremely happy and also very emotional. I made so many sacrifices and overcame stress ...