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Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (born 9 August 1994) is an Indian weightlifter, supported by OGQ. Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 201 kg, winning the gold medal at the CWG 2022 . She won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the Women's 49 kg category.
An Olympic silver medallist, a world champion and a three-time Commonwealth Games gold-medallist, Mirabai Chanu can lay claim to being one of India’s finest weightlifters. Mirabai’s silver at Tokyo 2020 was only the second Olympic medal by an Indian weightlifter after Karnam Malleswari.
Jul 23, 2021 · The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to finish behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116).
2 days ago · Mirabai Chanu is a winner of India’s highest sporting award – the Khel Ratna. PTI. Considering the physical troubles she has faced in the last two years, giving her all only at the Olympics seems like the best bet. Advertisement “88kg in snatch and 119kg in clean and jerk are my best, but my target is 90kg plus in snatch in Paris, and I will try my best,” Chanu added.
Jun 22, 2022 · Ever since winning a silver at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Mirabai Chanu has become one of India’s most loved sporting heroes. Born on August 8, 1994, the weightlifting star from Manipur notched up a combined lift of 202kg (87kg snatch; 115kg clean and jerk) to claim the coveted podium in the women’s 49kg category.
Aug 8, 2021 · Mirabai Chanu talks about putting the heartbreak of Rio behind, missing her mother, and retaining composure in the face of pressure; coach Vijay Kumar explains the determination and discipline which lie at the heart of his 26-year-old ward’s success.
Mar 28, 2022 · Saikhom Mirabai Chanu wins the BBC ISWOTY award. Mirabai Chanu created history in 2021 when she became the first Indian weightlifter to clinch a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Mar 28, 2022 · Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for 2021, following a public vote. The Olympic silver medallist beat golfer Aditi Ashok, boxer Lovlina...
Jul 24, 2021 · Mirabai Chanu. (AFP Photo) India have won their first medal at the Tokyo Olympics. And it's courtesy India's star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who has won the silver in the women's 49kg category.
Mar 5, 2023 · Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won the 2022 BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award after a public vote. Chanu becomes the first athlete to win the award twice in a row after winning for...
