{"id":54741,"date":"2026-07-27T08:52:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T03:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=54741"},"modified":"2026-07-27T08:52:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T03:22:34","slug":"mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"Mirabai Chanu Commonwealth Games Gold: Third Consecutive Gold Medal Creates History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Mirabai_Chanu_Commonwealth_Games_Gold_achievement_marks_her_third_consecutive_Commonwealth_Games_title_Learn_about_her_historic_victory_career_highlights_exam-relevant_facts_historical_background_FAQs_and_MCQs_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_Defence_and_State_PSC_exams\" >Mirabai Chanu Commonwealth Games Gold achievement marks her third consecutive Commonwealth Games title. Learn about her historic victory, career highlights, exam-relevant facts, historical background, FAQs, and MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Mirabai_Chanu_Creates_History_at_the_Commonwealth_Games\" >Mirabai Chanu Creates History at the Commonwealth Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#A_Performance_Built_on_Consistency_and_Determination\" >A Performance Built on Consistency and Determination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Journey_of_a_Champion\" >Journey of a Champion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Importance_for_Indian_Sports\" >Importance for Indian Sports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Exam-Relevant_Facts\" >Exam-Relevant Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#B_Why_this_News_is_Important\" >B) Why this News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#A_Landmark_Achievement_in_Indian_Sports\" >A Landmark Achievement in Indian Sports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Important_for_Competitive_Examinations\" >Important for Competitive Examinations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Boost_for_Womens_Sports\" >Boost for Women&#8217;s Sports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Strengthening_Indias_Global_Sporting_Image\" >Strengthening India&#8217;s Global Sporting Image<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#C_Historical_Context\" >C) Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Evolution_of_Mirabai_Chanus_Career\" >Evolution of Mirabai Chanu&#8217;s Career<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#D_Key_Takeaways_from_Mirabai_Chanu_Wins_Third_Consecutive_Commonwealth_Games_Gold\" >D) Key Takeaways from Mirabai Chanu Wins Third Consecutive Commonwealth Games Gold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#1_Who_is_Mirabai_Chanu\" >1. Who is Mirabai Chanu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#2_Which_medal_did_Mirabai_Chanu_recently_win\" >2. Which medal did Mirabai Chanu recently win?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#3_In_which_sport_does_Mirabai_Chanu_compete\" >3. In which sport does Mirabai Chanu compete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#4_Which_state_does_Mirabai_Chanu_belong_to\" >4. Which state does Mirabai Chanu belong to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#5_Which_Olympic_medal_has_Mirabai_Chanu_won\" >5. Which Olympic medal has Mirabai Chanu won?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#6_When_did_Mirabai_Chanu_become_the_World_Champion\" >6. When did Mirabai Chanu become the World Champion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#7_Why_is_Mirabai_Chanus_latest_Commonwealth_Games_gold_significant\" >7. Why is Mirabai Chanu&#8217;s latest Commonwealth Games gold significant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#8_Which_government_initiatives_have_supported_elite_athletes_like_Mirabai_Chanu\" >8. Which government initiatives have supported elite athletes like Mirabai Chanu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#9_Which_ministry_is_responsible_for_sports_development_in_India\" >9. Which ministry is responsible for sports development in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#10_Why_is_this_achievement_important_for_competitive_examinations\" >10. Why is this achievement important for competitive examinations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/mirabai-chanu-commonwealth-games-gold\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mirabai_Chanu_Commonwealth_Games_Gold_achievement_marks_her_third_consecutive_Commonwealth_Games_title_Learn_about_her_historic_victory_career_highlights_exam-relevant_facts_historical_background_FAQs_and_MCQs_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_Defence_and_State_PSC_exams\"><\/span><strong>Mirabai Chanu Commonwealth Games Gold<\/strong> achievement marks her third consecutive Commonwealth Games title. Learn about her historic victory, career highlights, exam-relevant facts, historical background, FAQs, and MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mirabai_Chanu_Creates_History_at_the_Commonwealth_Games\"><\/span><strong>Mirabai Chanu Creates History at the Commonwealth Games<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian weightlifting star <strong>Mirabai Chanu<\/strong> has once again scripted history by winning her <strong>third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal<\/strong>, reaffirming her status as one of India&#8217;s greatest athletes. Competing in the women&#8217;s weightlifting event, Chanu delivered a dominant performance to secure the gold medal, becoming one of the few Indian athletes to achieve this remarkable feat. Her victory further strengthened India&#8217;s reputation in international weightlifting and added another glorious chapter to the nation&#8217;s sporting achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Performance_Built_on_Consistency_and_Determination\"><\/span><strong>A Performance Built on Consistency and Determination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirabai Chanu displayed exceptional strength and technical excellence throughout the competition. She maintained complete control over the event with successful lifts in both the snatch and clean &amp; jerk categories, finishing comfortably ahead of her competitors. Her disciplined preparation, consistency under pressure, and flawless execution reflected years of dedication and hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Journey_of_a_Champion\"><\/span><strong>Journey of a Champion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born in Manipur, Mirabai Chanu&#8217;s journey from a small village to becoming an international sporting icon is an inspiring story of perseverance. She rose to global prominence after winning the <strong>World Weightlifting Championship in 2017<\/strong>, followed by gold medals at the <strong>2018 Commonwealth Games<\/strong> and <strong>2022 Commonwealth Games<\/strong>. She also won a <strong>silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics<\/strong>, becoming only the second Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal. This latest Commonwealth Games gold further cements her legacy as one of India&#8217;s finest athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_for_Indian_Sports\"><\/span><strong>Importance for Indian Sports<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirabai Chanu&#8217;s success highlights India&#8217;s growing strength in weightlifting. Her achievements inspire young athletes, especially women, to pursue sports at the highest level. Her consistent international performances also demonstrate the positive impact of improved sports infrastructure, scientific coaching, and government support through initiatives such as Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her victory contributes significantly to India&#8217;s medal tally and reinforces the country&#8217;s ambitions in global sporting events, including the Olympics, Asian Games, and future Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam-Relevant_Facts\"><\/span><strong>Exam-Relevant Facts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For competitive examinations, candidates should remember that Mirabai Chanu is an Olympic silver medallist, World Champion, and multiple-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist. She belongs to <strong>Manipur<\/strong>, competes in the <strong>women&#8217;s weightlifting category<\/strong>, and is widely regarded as one of India&#8217;s most successful weightlifters. Questions related to major sporting achievements, national awards, international tournaments, and important Indian athletes frequently appear in UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and teaching examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her historic third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal showcases India&#8217;s continued excellence in weightlifting and serves as an important current affairs topic for government exam aspirants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Mirabai-Chanu-Commonwealth-Games-Gold\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQH7Fs8_qrERzjlP1z1FxQiPcgKwbAieX-Y4IRT4KQDlw&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Mirabai Chanu Commonwealth Games Gold\" title=\"Mirabai Chanu Commonwealth Games Gold\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mirabai Chanu Commonwealth Games Gold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>B) Why this News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Landmark_Achievement_in_Indian_Sports\"><\/span><strong>A Landmark Achievement in Indian Sports<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirabai Chanu&#8217;s third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold is significant because it reflects exceptional consistency at the highest level of international competition. Winning multiple gold medals across different editions of the Games is a rare accomplishment that places her among India&#8217;s greatest sporting legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Competitive_Examinations\"><\/span><strong>Important for Competitive Examinations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sports achievements frequently appear in UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence, and teaching examinations. Questions may be asked about the athlete, the event, medals won, associated sports discipline, and India&#8217;s performance in international competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_for_Womens_Sports\"><\/span><strong>Boost for Women&#8217;s Sports<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirabai Chanu&#8217;s success encourages greater participation of women in sports. Her achievements demonstrate that Indian women are capable of competing and winning consistently on the global stage, inspiring future generations of athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Indias_Global_Sporting_Image\"><\/span><strong>Strengthening India&#8217;s Global Sporting Image<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her victory also reflects India&#8217;s improving sports ecosystem, better coaching facilities, and athlete support programmes. Continued international success helps enhance India&#8217;s reputation as an emerging sporting nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Historical_Context\"><\/span>C) Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Mirabai_Chanus_Career\"><\/span><strong>Evolution of Mirabai Chanu&#8217;s Career<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirabai Chanu began her international career as a promising young weightlifter from Manipur. After overcoming injuries and setbacks, she won the <strong>2017 World Weightlifting Championships<\/strong>, marking her arrival among the world&#8217;s best lifters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She followed this achievement with a gold medal at the <strong>2018 Commonwealth Games<\/strong>, another gold at the <strong>2022 Commonwealth Games<\/strong>, and an Olympic silver medal at the <strong>Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021)<\/strong>. Her latest Commonwealth Games gold continues this remarkable journey of sustained excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has traditionally performed well in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, and Mirabai Chanu has become one of the country&#8217;s most successful ambassadors in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Key_Takeaways_from_Mirabai_Chanu_Wins_Third_Consecutive_Commonwealth_Games_Gold\"><\/span>D) Key Takeaways from <strong>Mirabai Chanu Wins Third Consecutive Commonwealth Games Gold<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Mirabai Chanu won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>She is one of India&#8217;s most successful international weightlifters.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>She is an Olympic silver medallist and former World Champion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Her victory strengthens India&#8217;s medal tally and global sporting reputation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The achievement is highly important for UPSC, PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and other competitive examinations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mirabai Chanu Commonwealth Games Gold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_Mirabai_Chanu\"><\/span>1. Who is Mirabai Chanu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter from Manipur and one of India&#8217;s most successful athletes. She is an Olympic silver medallist, World Champion, and multiple-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_medal_did_Mirabai_Chanu_recently_win\"><\/span>2. Which medal did Mirabai Chanu recently win?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirabai Chanu won her <strong>third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal<\/strong>, creating history in Indian weightlifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_In_which_sport_does_Mirabai_Chanu_compete\"><\/span>3. In which sport does Mirabai Chanu compete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She competes in <strong>Weightlifting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_state_does_Mirabai_Chanu_belong_to\"><\/span>4. Which state does Mirabai Chanu belong to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirabai Chanu belongs to <strong>Manipur<\/strong>, a state in Northeast India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_Olympic_medal_has_Mirabai_Chanu_won\"><\/span>5. Which Olympic medal has Mirabai Chanu won?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She won the <strong>Silver Medal<\/strong> in the women&#8217;s <strong>49 kg weightlifting event<\/strong> at the <strong>Tokyo 2020 Olympics<\/strong> (held in 2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_When_did_Mirabai_Chanu_become_the_World_Champion\"><\/span>6. When did Mirabai Chanu become the World Champion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She won the <strong>Gold Medal at the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_is_Mirabai_Chanus_latest_Commonwealth_Games_gold_significant\"><\/span>7. Why is Mirabai Chanu&#8217;s latest Commonwealth Games gold significant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It marks her <strong>third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal<\/strong>, highlighting her consistency and dominance in international weightlifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_government_initiatives_have_supported_elite_athletes_like_Mirabai_Chanu\"><\/span>8. Which government initiatives have supported elite athletes like Mirabai Chanu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Khelo India Programme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Authority of India (SAI) training support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Which_ministry_is_responsible_for_sports_development_in_India\"><\/span>9. Which ministry is responsible for sports development in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports<\/strong> is responsible for sports development and athlete welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Why_is_this_achievement_important_for_competitive_examinations\"><\/span>10. 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