Imphal, July 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday congratulated weightlifters Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and Chanambam Rishikanta Singh after the duo brought glory to India by winning gold and silver medals, respectively, at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

Mirabai Chanu continued her dominance on the international stage by claiming her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's 48 kg category. She lifted a total of 190 kg, including 85 kg in the snatch and 105 kg in the clean and jerk, setting new Commonwealth and Games records in the process.

Rishikanta Singh, meanwhile, secured the silver medal in the men's 60 kg category with a personal-best performance....