Mirabai Chanu’s "education" was built on resilience, life lessons, and unconventional learning environments rather than sitting in a traditional school classroom. While rigorous training schedules left her little time for a conventional desk education, her life story reflects a profound journey of self-discovery, formal higher education adaptations, and mental fortitude that culminated in her historic third consecutive gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

From tears of pain to tears of joy, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu reflects on the journey behind her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold.

Mirabai Chanu disclosed extreme measures, including fasting for two days and avoiding water for three days, to meet weight requirements at the Commonwealth Games.