Mirabai Chanu to skip weightlifting World Championships as she continues rehab
1 month, 1 week ago

Mirabai Chanu to skip weightlifting World Championships as she continues rehab

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will miss next week's weightlifting World Championships in Manama, Bahrain as she continues to undergo rehabilitation.The 30-year-old former world champion has not competed since her fourth-place finish in the women's 49kg category at the Paris Olympics in August. She will not be taking part in this World Championship," chief national coach Vijay Sharma told PTI. Gyaneshwar Yadav to lead Indian challenge In Chanu's absence, Commonwealth Championship gold medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav will spearhead the Indian challenge at the World Championships, beginning on December 6. Commonwealth Games silver medallist Bindyarani Devi and national championship and Khelo India Weightlifting League gold winner Ditimoni Sonowal are the other two Indian lifters who will be competing at the world event.

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Paris heartache over, Chanu focuses on regaining peak fitness
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Paris heartache over, Chanu focuses on regaining peak fitness

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: One of Mirabai Chanu’s most heartening traits is her ability to smile in the face of adversity. Chanu, a silver medallist at Tokyo Olympics, entered Paris as one of India’s brightest medal hopes, but warding off the challenge from China’s defending champion Hou Zhihui and Thaialnd’s 2021 world champion Surodchana Khambao was always going to be a tall …

Mirabai Chanu to skip World Weightlifting Championships to focus on rehab
1 month, 1 week 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 …

How did India perform on Day 12 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results
5 months ago

How did India perform on Day 12 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results

Hindustan Times  

Indian fans were left extremely disappointed on Day 12 of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. India's Mirabai Chanu competes during the clean and jerk stage of the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris. Meanwhile in wrestling, Vinesh Phogat got disqualified from the women's 50kg gold medal match, as she failed to make the weight on …

Mirabai Chanu misses out on medal at Paris Olympics by 1 kg, finishes fourth in 49kg category
5 months ago

Mirabai Chanu misses out on medal at Paris Olympics by 1 kg, finishes fourth in 49kg category

India TV News  

Mirabai Chanu suffered heartbreak after narrowly missing out on a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday, August 7. The reigning champion Hou Zhihui of China claimed the gold by lifting 207 kg, including a new world record of 117 kg in the clean and jerk event. The world record holder and the defending champion Hou Zhihui of China …

Paris Olympics, India's Day 13 Schedule on August 8: Neeraj Chopra, Hockey team to push for medals
5 months ago

Paris Olympics, India's Day 13 Schedule on August 8: Neeraj Chopra, Hockey team to push for medals

India TV News  

It's down to the golden boy Neeraj Chopra once again, no pressure. Mirabai Chanu in her women's 49kg weightlifting event finished fourth while Avinash Sable was at the 11th spot in the men's 3000m steeplechase. Jyoti Yarraji and wrestlers Aman Sehrawat and Anshu Malik will be in action on Thursday but all eyes will be on Neeraj, who raised hopes …

Mirabai Chanu lifts 199kg, misses bronze by a whisker
5 months ago

Mirabai Chanu lifts 199kg, misses bronze by a whisker

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Mirabai Chanu’s counting down days to the Paris Olympics were muddled with questions. In January this year, barely able to get back to her optimal level of strength training let alone lift weights nearly twice her body weight, Mirabai sat wondering if she’d be able to make it to Paris at all. With a total lift of 199kg, the …

Mirabai misses bronze by a whisker
5 months ago

Mirabai misses bronze by a whisker

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu finished fourth at the Paris Games in the 49kg division in Paris on Wednesday. Chanu’s total lift of 199kgs was never going to be enough in a field where four lifters — besides Chanu — had listed the entry weight of 200kgs or more. USA’s Jourdan Delacruz, Thailand’s Surodchana Khambao, Romania’s Valentina …

Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu misses out on medal, finishes fourth in weightlifting event
5 months ago

Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu misses out on medal, finishes fourth in weightlifting event

The Hindu  

Mirabai Chanu’s courageous push for a second consecutive Olympics medal ended on a disappointing note with the Tokyo Games silver medallist managing a fourth place finish with an aggregate of 199kg in the weightlifting hall of the South Paris Arena here on Wednesday. Because of her lower body weight, the Indian could have got a bronze medal even with a …

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

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Highlights: Mirabai misses out on historic medal
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Highlights: Mirabai misses out on historic medal

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Highlights: Mirabai was looking to become the third Indian win an individual Olympic medal more than once Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Highlights: Mirabai Chanu managed a best lift of 88kg in snatch, which had put her in the bronze medal position. Mirabai had won silver at the Tokyo Olympics and she was looking to …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Highlights: Mirabai misses out on historic medal
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Highlights: Mirabai misses out on historic medal

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Highlights: Mirabai was looking to become the third Indian win an individual Olympic medal more than once Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Highlights: Mirabai Chanu managed a best lift of 88kg in snatch, which had put her in the bronze medal position. Mirabai had won silver at the Tokyo Olympics and she was looking to …

Mirabai Chanu at the Paris 2024 Olympics - Event date, time, live streaming, broadcast details
5 months ago

Mirabai Chanu at the Paris 2024 Olympics - Event date, time, live streaming, broadcast details

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. READ: Paris Olympics: India’s ‘God in the goal’ PR Sreejesh keeps …

The force giving Mirabai Chanu a lift
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The force giving Mirabai Chanu a lift

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Mirabai Chanu is fatigued and frowning. Chanu’s eyes light up and she claims national weightlifting coach Vijay Sharma means “everything” to her. “A lot of athletes are satisfied after a CWG medal because they get good monetary rewards and job security, but the first thing Mira asked me after landing from Glasgow was, how are we going to …

Gurdeep signs off in 12th spot at International Weightlifting Federation Grand Prix II
1 year ago

Gurdeep signs off in 12th spot at International Weightlifting Federation Grand Prix II

The Hindu  

Commonwealth Games medallist weightlifter Gurdeep Singh finished an underwhelming 12th in the men’s +109kg category at the IWF Grand Prix II here. The two-time Commonwealth Championships bronze medallist, who has been out of action this year due to a wrist injury, lifted 145kg in the snatch section followed by a best effort of 195kg in clean and jerk. While Tokyo …

Achinta Sheuli to spearhead Indian challenge at Grand Prix II, Mirabai not in medal contention
1 year, 1 month ago

Achinta Sheuli to spearhead Indian challenge at Grand Prix II, Mirabai not in medal contention

The Hindu  

Indian weightlifters Achinta Sheuli and Narayana Ajith will look to put their best foot forward even as the injured Mirabai Chanu will not lift the barbell at the IWF Grand Prix II, an Olympic qualifying event, starting here on Monday. The former world champion Mirabai, who competes in the 49kg weight class, is ranked second in the Olympic Qualification Ranking. …

Mirabai Chanu in three-week rehab phase after injury scare at Asian Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Mirabai Chanu in three-week rehab phase after injury scare at Asian Games

The Hindu  

World and Olympic silver medallist lifter Mirabai Chanu is going through a three-week rehabilitation phase in Patiala and will resume her training soon, according to chief coach Vijay Sharma. Seeking her maiden Asian Games medal, 29-year-old Mirabai injured her right thigh during the event in Hangzhou and managed just two lifts out of six attempts to register a below par …

Injured Sushila Chanu out of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy squad
1 year, 2 months ago

Injured Sushila Chanu out of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy squad

Hindustan Times  

Sushila Chanu, who scored the winning goal against Japan that brought India the bronze medal at the Asian Games last week, will not be taking part in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy to be held from October 27 to November 5 in Ranchi. India's Sushila Chanu react during the women's Classification 3rd-4th match against Japan The midfielder’s right knee was …

Mirabai Chanu disappointed after missing out on medal: It was my dream to win a medal in Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Mirabai Chanu disappointed after missing out on medal: It was my dream to win a medal in Asian Games

India Today  

India’s star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has said that it was her dream to win a medal in the Asian Games. Speaking after her event, Chanu said she tried her best but couldn’t get the result due to the pain, insisting that it was her dream to win a medal at the Asian Games. It was my dream to win a …

Mirabai Chanu disappointed as thigh muscle injury ends her Asian Games campaign without medal
1 year, 3 months ago

Mirabai Chanu disappointed as thigh muscle injury ends her Asian Games campaign without medal

Hindustan Times  

Ace Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is disappointed that she could not realise her dream of an Asian Games medal as she suffered thigh muscle injury during the women's 49kg event here on Saturday. India's Mirabai Chanu Saikhom reacts in pain after she got injured while competing in the women's 49kg Group A weightlifting final at 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou …

Asian Games 2023, Weightlifting Preview: Medal hopes rest on Mirabai’s shoulders
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023, Weightlifting Preview: Medal hopes rest on Mirabai’s shoulders

The Hindu  

Mirabai Chanu, Tokyo Olympics silver medalist, is a prominent medal hopeful for India in weightlifting at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou. READ | Asian Games, India in Weightlifting full schedule: Dates, squad, men’s and women’s teams That forced Mirabai and Sharma to tweak their plans for load management. Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships silver medallist Bindyarani, who aggregated 202kg …

India Weightlifting squad for Asian Games 2023: Squad, team news, Indian performance before Hangzhou 2022
1 year, 3 months ago

India Weightlifting squad for Asian Games 2023: Squad, team news, Indian performance before Hangzhou 2022

The Hindu  

India’s weightlifting squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games will be headlined by Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu, who will be looking to secure the country’s first gold medal in the competition. Chanu, who will be competing in the 49kg women’s category, will have to cope with the challenge from the Chinese contingent consisting of Olympic champion Hou Zhihui and …

World Weightlifting Championships: Shubham Todkar Finishes Third, Mirabai Chanu Withdraws After Weigh-in
1 year, 4 months ago

World Weightlifting Championships: Shubham Todkar Finishes Third, Mirabai Chanu Withdraws After Weigh-in

News 18  

Making his debut at the World Championships, Indian weightlifter Shubham Todkar finished third in Group D of the men’s 61kg event. The 26-year-old national champion from Maharashtra lifted a total of 269kg, which was six kilograms better than his Asian Championships effort in May and 10kg heavier than his 259kg lift that fetched him a gold medal at the Commonwealth …

With Mirabai Chanu not in contention, Weightlifting World Championships set to be an underwhelming affair for India
1 year, 4 months ago

With Mirabai Chanu not in contention, Weightlifting World Championships set to be an underwhelming affair for India

The Hindu  

Ejected from the Asian Games squad, N. Ajith and Achinta Sheuli will have a point to prove, while Mirabai Chanu will merely mark her presence by attending the weigh-in at the World Championships, which is a compulsory Paris Olympic qualifier. READ: Sports Events in September 2023: Asian Games, Asia Cup, US Open and more Ajith and Sheuli were unceremoniously dumped …

Mirabai Chanu to Only Participate in the Weigh-in at the World Championships
1 year, 4 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 participate only in weigh-in at the Worlds
1 year, 4 months ago

Mirabai Chanu to participate only in weigh-in at the Worlds

The Hindu  

Worlds and Olympic silver medallist lifter Mirabai Chanu will mark her presence but not compete in next month’s World Championships in order to save her best for the Hangzhou Asian Games. The 29-year-old Mirabai, who is currently competing in St. Louis along with teammate Bindyarani Devi, will directly reach the World Championships to be held in Riyadh from September 4 …

Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign in World Weightlifting Championships
1 year, 5 months ago

Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign in World Weightlifting Championships

The Hindu  

Two-time medallist Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge in the World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September. Apart from Chanu, Commonwealth Games medallists Bindyarani Devi and Achinta Sheuli, Shubham Todkar and Narayana Ajith will also compete in the world event. It will be Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Chanu’s first competition since the Asian Championships in …

Commonwealth Championships: Gyaneshwari wins gold in Mirabai’s absence
1 year, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Championships: Gyaneshwari wins gold in Mirabai’s absence

The Hindu  

Star lifter Mirabai Chanu was not there but Gyaneshwari Yadav gave the audience something to cheer for by clinching the women’s 49kg gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships on Wednesday. Asian Athletics Championships: Sreeshankar, Shaili promise to brighten India’s chances up the scene “I am delighted to not only represent India in a competition but also win gold for my …

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships: India set for rich medal haul despite Mirabai’s absence
1 year, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships: India set for rich medal haul despite Mirabai’s absence

The Hindu  

Host India is expected to win a bagful of medals despite the absence of star lifters, including Mirabai Chanu, when the Commonwealth Championships get underway in Greater Noida on Wednesday. The Commonwealth tournaments -- Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth Championships -- are a happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters, who make the most of the absence of traditional powerhouses like …

Mirabai Chanu to miss Commonwealth Championships, will compete at Worlds and Asian Games
1 year, 6 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 and Bindyarani Devi’s proposal to train in USA approved
1 year, 6 months ago

Mirabai Chanu and Bindyarani Devi’s proposal to train in USA approved

The Hindu  

Olympic and World Championships silver medallist lifter Mirabai Chanu and Commonwealth Games and Asian silver medallist Bindyarani Devi have left for a 65-day training camp in St. Louis, USA. The two lifters will train at the Squat University under Dr. Aaron Horschig and work on their “rehabilitation and strength training” ahead of the Asian Games, according to a Sports Authority …

Asian Weightlifting Championships: Mirabai Chanu finishes disappointing sixth after trouble with dodgy hip
1 year, 8 months ago

Asian Weightlifting Championships: Mirabai Chanu finishes disappointing sixth after trouble with dodgy hip

Firstpost  

Jinju, Korea: A dodgy hip dashed star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu’s hopes of a good outing at the Asian Championships as she could manage only two good lifts and finished a disappointing sixth in Jinju on Friday. We just wanted to log one legal lift in the clean and jerk to put up a total.” Since the World Championships in December …

Dodgy hip, focus on bigger events see Mirabai start season on modest note at Asian Championships
1 year, 8 months ago

Dodgy hip, focus on bigger events see Mirabai start season on modest note at Asian Championships

The Hindu  

A dodgy hip, the intricacies of Olympic qualification and a focus on more important tournaments later in the year saw Olympic silver medallist and former weightlifting world champion Mirabai Chanu start her 2023 season on a decidedly modest note, finishing sixth at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jinju, South Korea on Friday. The last time the Indian competed at the …

Asian Weightlifting Championships 2023: Mirabai Chanu leads Indian challenge, live streaming info, when and where to watch
1 year, 8 months ago

Asian Weightlifting Championships 2023: Mirabai Chanu leads Indian challenge, live streaming info, when and where to watch

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will be back in action on Friday at the Asian Weightlifting Championships here after finishing her five-month rehabilitation at the NIS Patiala. Her personal best clean and jerk lift of 119kg came in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, while her best snatch lift of 88kg happened at the 2020 Asian Championships. Where to watch the …

Mirabai, Indian lifters aim at improving Olympic qualification ranking at Asian Championships
1 year, 8 months ago

Mirabai, Indian lifters aim at improving Olympic qualification ranking at Asian Championships

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge at the Asian Championships but she is unlikely to attempt the much-awaited 90kg snatch lift here on Friday. It will also be the first time Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli compete in an event since winning the gold at the Commonwealth Games last August. The Aizawl …

CWG champion Sanjita Chanu handed 4-year ban by NADA for failing dope test
1 year, 9 months ago

CWG champion Sanjita Chanu handed 4-year ban by NADA for failing dope test

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu has been handed a four-year ban by the National Anti Doping Agency for failing a dope test last year. Sanjita had tested positive for an anabolic steroid — Drostanolone Metabolite — that features in the World Anti-doping Agency’s prohibited list, during the in-competition testing at the National Games in Gujarat …

CWG champion Sanjita Chanu handed 4-year ban by NADA for failing dope test
1 year, 9 months ago

CWG champion Sanjita Chanu handed 4-year ban by NADA for failing dope test

The Hindu  

Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu has been handed a four-year ban by the National Anti Doping Agency for failing a dope test last year. Sanjita had tested positive for an anabolic steroid -- Drostanolone Metabolite -- that features in the World Anti-doping Agency’s prohibited list, during the in-competition testing at the National Games in Gujarat in September-October …

Mirabai Chanu Named BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year 2022
1 year, 10 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, …

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India’s challenge in Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 10 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India’s challenge in Women’s World Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

Star boxers Lovlina Borgohain, a two-time Worlds bronze medallist and the Tokyo Olympics bronze winner in 69kg, and Nikhat Zareen, the 52kg reigning World champion, have been named in newer weight categories for the World women’s boxing championships to be held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Delhi from March 15 to 26. Lovlina bagged the National Games title, …

Sindhu, Mirabai in line for second BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award
1 year, 11 months ago

Sindhu, Mirabai in line for second BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award

The Hindu  

Olympic silver medallists P. V. Sindhu and Mirabai Chanu are in line for a second BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award after being named among the five nominees. On Monday, Sindhu, Mirabai along with another Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik, twice World championship medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat and world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen were named as nominees ahead of …

Mirabai Chanu Sidelined for Five Months Due to Injury
2 years ago

Mirabai Chanu Sidelined for Five Months Due to Injury

News 18  

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who recently won the silver medal at World Championships, will undergo a five-month rehabilitation programme at NIS Patiala to nurse her shoulder and back injuries. The Tokyo Olympic silver medallist enjoyed a successful 2022 season with a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in August and then a silver medal at the world championships in …

Mirabai Chanu to take injury enforced break; likely to return in action in Asian championships
2 years ago

Mirabai Chanu to take injury enforced break; likely to return in action in Asian championships

India TV News  

Olympic Games Silver medallist Mirabai Chanu is heading for an injury-enforced break from weightlifting. Chanu won a Silver medal in the just concluded World Championships despite battling a wrist injury. The 2017 World weightlifting Gold medallist Chanu won the Silver in the 2022 edition of the tournament in Colombia and defeated Tokyo Olympics champion Hou Zhihui. Chanu meets Manipur CM …

Watch: Mirabai Chanu Powers Through to Clinch Silver Medal at The World Championships
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Mirabai Chanu Powers Through to Clinch Silver Medal at The World Championships

News 18  

Mirabai Chanu clinched a silver medal at the 2022 World Weightlifting Championships with a total lift of 200kg on Wednesday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Mirabai’s long-time coach Vijay Sharma, who had steered her to the Olympic silver medal, shared …

Mirabai Chanu Bags Silver at World Championship Despite Wrist Injury
2 years, 1 month ago

Mirabai Chanu Bags Silver at World Championship Despite Wrist Injury

News 18  

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu was not at her best due to a wrist injury but still won a silver medal at the World Championships with a total lift of 200kg, here on Wednesday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot The …

Mirabai Chanu clinches silver at World Championship despite wrist issue
2 years, 1 month ago

Mirabai Chanu clinches silver at World Championship despite wrist issue

India TV News  

Mirabai Chanu, despite a wrist injury, managed to win a silver medal at the World Championships with a total lift of 200kg. Chanu's head coach Vijay Sharma said that the 2017 World Champion Chanu had hurt her wrist during a training session in September and had also participated in the National Games with the injury in October. Interestingly, Chanu is …

Mirabai, Indian lifters begin quest for Olympic qualification with World Championships
2 years, 1 month ago

Mirabai, Indian lifters begin quest for Olympic qualification with World Championships

The Hindu  

Indian weightlifters, led by Mirabai Chanu, will look to find their rhythm as they kick off their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics with the first qualifying event — the World Championships, starting here on Monday. Olympic silver medallist Chanu, Commonwealth Games medallists S. Bindiyarani Devi, Achinta Sheuli and Gurdeep Singh will all be in action for the first time …

World Weightlifting Championships 2022: Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign, Jeremy to miss due to injury
2 years, 1 month ago

World Weightlifting Championships 2022: Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign, Jeremy to miss due to injury

Firstpost  

Former world champion Mirabai Chanu will return to action for the first time since the Commonwealth Games. Jeremy Lalrinnunga will miss the 2022 weightlifting World Championships as India will field a four-member squad spearheaded by Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu at the marquee event next month. ‘‘Jeremy is still recovering from the injury he suffered during the Commonwealth Games, so …

Asian Weightlifting Championships 2022: Jhilli Dalabehera to lead India squad
2 years, 3 months ago

Asian Weightlifting Championships 2022: Jhilli Dalabehera to lead India squad

Firstpost  

The 13-member Indian team will be led by two-time Asian champion Jhilli Dalabehera at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2022 in Manama, Bahrain. New Delhi: At the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2022 in Manama, Bahrain, starting on Saturday, the 13-member Indian team will be led by two-time Asian champion Jhilli Dalabehera. Harshada Garud will also be a medal contender at the Asian …

36th National Games: Mirabai Chanu Overcomes Injury to Win Weightlifting Gold
2 years, 3 months ago

36th National Games: Mirabai Chanu Overcomes Injury to Win Weightlifting Gold

News 18  

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu expectedly won the gold medal with a total lift of 191 kgs in the women’s 49kg weightlifting competition at the 36th National Games in Gandhinagar on Friday. Mirabai, who had claimed the Commonwealth Games gold medal in Birmingham in August, walked away with the title after lifting 84kg in snatch and 107 kgs in clean …

National Games: Mirabai Chanu pips Sanjita to clinch gold medal
2 years, 3 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 …

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