Mirabai Chanu all set for a smooth ride at Birmingham
2 years, 5 months ago

Mirabai Chanu all set for a smooth ride at Birmingham

The Hindu  

As for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, the magical figure of 90 is a symbol of optimisation of one’s potential for Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu. As her second consecutive gold medal in the Commonwealth Games looks almost certain, Mirabai will use the platform in Birmingham to test herself. Even though Mirabai – who has been unsuccessful in her attempts to lift beyond 88kg in snatch in a competition at least on four occasions, including her latest effort of 89kg at the Khelo India Ranking event – has not set any particular target for herself in the Commonwealth Games, touching 90kg will be her priority. | Photo Credit: Getty Images For Mirabai, the Commonwealth Games is a preparatory event ahead of the important World championships in December. Eye on World Championships Other than the snatch mark of 90kg, Mirabai wants to maintain her current clean-and-jerk level of around 105kg at the Commonwealth Games.

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Mirabai Chanu to skip World Weightlifting Championships to focus on rehab
4 weeks ago

Mirabai Chanu to skip World Weightlifting Championships to focus on rehab

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will miss the upcoming weightlifting World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, as she continues her rehabilitation. “Mira is still undergoing rehab after the Paris Olympics and will not participate in this World Championship,” chief national coach Vijay Sharma told PTI. In Chanu’s absence, Commonwealth Championship gold medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav will lead the Indian challenge at …

Who will be the main competitors of Mirabai Chanu in women’s 49kg weightlifting?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who will be the main competitors of Mirabai Chanu in women’s 49kg weightlifting?

The Hindu  

Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu secured the only quota for India in weightlifting for Paris 2024. According to the rules, it was mandatory for weightlifters to attend the World Weightlifting Championships 2023 and this year’s IWF World Cup to be eligible for participation in the Summer Games. A lifter also had to participate in at least three of …

Mirabai Chanu to Only Participate in the Weigh-in at the World Championships
1 year, 3 months ago

Mirabai Chanu to Only Participate in the Weigh-in at the World Championships

The Quint  

The 2022 Commonwealth champion, who takes part in the 49 kg category, took the decision in an effort to ensure she remains injury-free as the Asian Games will be starting soon after the World Championships. The intercontinental tournament will take place in Hangzhou, China from 23 September to 8 October, while the World Championships will end on 17 September. She …

Mirabai Chanu to miss Commonwealth Championships, will compete at Worlds and Asian Games
1 year, 5 months ago

Mirabai Chanu to miss Commonwealth Championships, will compete at Worlds and Asian Games

The Hindu  

Recovering from a thigh injury she suffered about a month-and-a-half ago, Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu is now “95 per cent fit” but will not compete at the Commonwealth Championships at home next week, Indian Weightlifting Federation President Sahdev Yadav said on Thursday. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, who is currently in St. Louis, USA, for a 65-day camp under Dr. …

Mirabai Chanu Named BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

Mirabai Chanu Named BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year 2022

News 18  

Tokyo Olympic Games silver-medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has bagged the 2022 ’BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year’ award after a public vote. Former captain of the Indian women’s hockey team Pritam Siwach was conferred with the ’BBC Lifetime Achievement Award’ for her contribution to Indian sports and for inspiring generations of players. The women’s lawn bowls team of Lovely Choubey, …

National Games: Mirabai Chanu pips Sanjita to clinch gold medal
2 years, 2 months ago

National Games: Mirabai Chanu pips Sanjita to clinch gold medal

India TV News  

Highlights Mirabai had won gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2022 In the 36th National Games, she lifted a total weight of 191 kgs Mirabai revealed that she was nursing an injury Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu clinched the gold medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting competition at the 36th National Games here on Friday.Mirabai, who had claimed the Commonwealth Games …

National Games 2022: Mirabai Chanu, Achinta Sheuli to headline Weightlifting event
2 years, 2 months ago

National Games 2022: Mirabai Chanu, Achinta Sheuli to headline Weightlifting event

The Hindu  

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will be the biggest star attraction in weightlifting competitions, starting at the 36th National Games here from Friday. The superstar lifter, who claimed her second Commonwealth Games gold this year, will be the favourite to win the women’s 49kg crown this time despite the presence of Sanjita, who went through a difficult phase to revive …

Commonwealth Games 2022: Mirabai Chanu's mother dances with Indian flag after big win at CWG | Viral Video
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: Mirabai Chanu's mother dances with Indian flag after big win at CWG | Viral Video

India TV News  

Commonwealth Games 2022: Gold medal winner Mirabai Chanu has been receiving a lot of love from everywhere. Indians are proud of her victory as she has brought home India’s first gold medal after competing in the Women’s 49kg category at the CWG 2022. I just want to see you on top Olympics podium.” “India is proud of you mirabai chanu …

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins CWG gold
2 years, 4 months ago

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins CWG gold

Live Mint  

Mirabai Chanu won the 49kg field as expected to defend her Commonwealth Games title and give India the first gold medal of the Birmingham edition on Saturday. An overwhelming favourite in her weight category, the 27-year-old Chanu set a rather low starting weight of 80kg in snatch and 105kg in clean and jerk before changing her first attempt to 84kg. …

CWG 2022: Celebrations begin at Gold medalist Mirabai Chanu’s native place
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022: Celebrations begin at Gold medalist Mirabai Chanu’s native place

Live Mint  

Celebrations began at Nongpok Kakching in Manipur, the native place of Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu who won Gold Medal for India at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Saturday. Olympic medalist and ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won India's first Gold Medal at the in the Women's 49Kg weightlifting category. Mirabai's cousin, Binoy said that they were already confident …

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Mirabai Chanu wins first gold for India
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Mirabai Chanu wins first gold for India

The Hindu  

Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu went on a record-smashing spree, claiming four of them in a power-packed performance, to claim India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on July 30, 2022. In a remarkable performance, Chanu smashed the Commonwealth and CWG record in snatch. MIRABAI WINS GOLD 🥇@mirabai_chanu wins 1️⃣st Gold & 3️⃣rd Medal for 🇮🇳 at @birminghamcg22 …

Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022

Live Mint  

Olympic medalist and ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins India's first Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in the Women's 49Kg weightlifting category. Earlier in the day, weightlifter Sanket Mahadev Sargar brought the first medal for India by winning silver in the 55 Kg weight. Meanwhile, Indian weightlifter Gururaj Poojary won a bronze medal in the Men's 61 Kg weight …

CWG 2022: Mirabai Chanu, Jeremy Lalrinnunga Carry India's Burden of Hope in Birmingham
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022: Mirabai Chanu, Jeremy Lalrinnunga Carry India's Burden of Hope in Birmingham

News 18  

The Indian weightlifting contingent came away with 9 medals, 5 of which were gold and 2 silver and bronze each, in the previous edition of the Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia in the year 2018. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu: Mirabai Chanu is an overwhelming favourite to clinch the gold medal in Birmingham, so much so that the esteemed coach …

Not Easy to Live Up to Expectations of Fans Every Time: Mirabai Chanu
2 years, 5 months ago

Not Easy to Live Up to Expectations of Fans Every Time: Mirabai Chanu

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu feels that it’s not easy for her to live up to the expectations of fans every time. Mirabai went on to break the Games record enroute the gold medal at the 2018 CWG at Gold Coast and all eyes will be on her to win the gold because of her Tokyo 2020 …

'Timing should be between...': Dutee Chand opens up about ‘medal-winning chance’ in Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

'Timing should be between...': Dutee Chand opens up about ‘medal-winning chance’ in Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022

Hindustan Times  

Gunning for glory, India's Dutee Chand will be aiming to win a medal at the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham. The time we are registering now, if we get that in the Commonwealth Games, then we will have a chance to win a medal," Dutee told Hindustan Times in an exclusive chat. Revealing the name of …

Mirabai Chanu wins Sportstar of the Year (Female) Award at Sportstar Aces 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Mirabai Chanu wins Sportstar of the Year (Female) Award at Sportstar Aces 2022

The Hindu  

Mirabai Chanu was adjudged the Sportstar of the Year at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on Saturday. Mirabai won India's first medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after clinching silver in the women's 49 kg event. Mirabai's first major breakthrough came when she won silver in the 48kg category at the 2014 Commonwealth …

Looking ahead at 2022: Mirabai Chanu not weighed down by expectations
2 years, 11 months ago

Looking ahead at 2022: Mirabai Chanu not weighed down by expectations

The Hindu  

For Mirabai Chanu, the Tokyo Olympics silver medal is a thing of the past as she focuses on breaking newer barriers in the new year. Mirabai had skipped the 2018 Asian Games due to a lower back injury. “Everybody knows the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games are scheduled in 2022. So right now, my focus is on the Asian Games,” …

Asian Games 2022 Mirabai's main target, says coach Vijay Sharma
3 years, 1 month ago

Asian Games 2022 Mirabai's main target, says coach Vijay Sharma

The Hindu  

National weightlifting coach Vijay Sharma said winning a medal in the 2022 Asian Games would be the main target for Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu. Sharma has decided not to field Mirabai in the upcoming World championships in Tashkent from December 7 to 17. I cannot see the kind of performance she needs to produce to compete at the World …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Dreaming of this day for five years', says Mirabai Chanu after winning historic silver
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Dreaming of this day for five years', says Mirabai Chanu after winning historic silver

Firstpost  

An Olympic medal was long overdue for the Indian, who has proved her mettle as a fighter in the international arena time and again. Tokyo: A confident smile never leaving her face, Mirabai Chanu ended India’s over two-decade long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics, clinching the 49kg category silver medal five years after leaving the same platform …

I belong to whole India, says Mirabai Chanu after historic silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

I belong to whole India, says Mirabai Chanu after historic silver medal at Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

A confident smile never leaving her face, Mirabai Chanu ended India's over two-decade long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics, clinching the 49kg category silver medal five years after leaving the same platform in tears following a disastrous debut. In the clean and jerk, world record holder Chanu lifted 110kg and 115kg in the first two attempts.\ However, …

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