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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.
15 hours ago · Mirabai Chanu Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu is targeting a lift of above 90kg in snatch in next month’s Paris Games. The champion weightlifter, who had returned to action following a six-month injury lay-off, is one of India’s medal prospects. ADVERTISEMENT. Chanu, who suffered hip tendonitis and finished fourth in the 49kg women’s category in the last Asian Games, returned to competition with a lift of 184 kgs (81kg snatch and 103kg clean and jerk) at the Phuket World ...
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).
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.
1 day ago · Keen to add another Olympic medal to her silver in Tokyo, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is taking precautions to avoid a repeat of her heart-breaking experience at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year.
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...
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.
Jul 24, 2021 · Mirabai Chanu gave India a perfect start on Day 1 of the Tokyo Olympics as she clinched the country’s first weightlifting silver in the 49kg category. Ending India’s 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics, the 26-year-old on Saturday gave India their first Tokyo Olympics medal.
15 hours ago · Saikhom Mirabai Chanu’s formidable strength is particularly evident in her powerful forearms that effortlessly lift heavy weights. However, amidst the prominent veins and defined muscles, the ...
