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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: ‘If I give my 100 per cent, I can get a medal for India,’ says Mirabai Chanu

The Hindu

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. For Mirabai, the only Indian lifter to have qualified for Paris 2024, the last Asian Games, where she injured her right hip during the competition and could not …

India Games Olympic Paris Lift Sai Mirabai Chanu

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 …

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1 year, 2 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 …

Medal Win Lift Mirabai Chanu

1 year, 2 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 …

India Games Medal Pain Asian Mirabai Chanu Chanu

1 year, 3 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 …

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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 …

World Championships

1 year, 5 months ago

Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu appeals to PM Modi to bring end to Manipur conflict

The Hindu

Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring an end to the ongoing conflict between two communities in her home state of Manipur as soon as possible. I request Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi_in sir and Home Minister @AmitShah sir to kindly help and save our state Manipur. 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/zRbltnjKl8 — Saikhom Mirabai …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur Violence: Elite sportspersons appeal for peace

The Hindu

Appealing for peace in Manipur, elite sportspersons, led by Olympian weightlifter Kunjarani Devi and former World boxing champion Sarita Devi, have said that an atmosphere of violence has deeply impacted people and may hamper the Asian Games preparations of the athletes belonging to the state. Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand awardees, including weightlifters Soniya Chanu and Sanamacha Chanu, …

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1 year, 7 months ago

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

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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 …

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1 year, 7 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 …

India Indian Asian Weightlifting Championships Lift Streaming Info

1 year, 7 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 …

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1 year, 8 months ago

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

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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 …

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1 year, 8 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 …

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1 year, 8 months ago

NADA Slaps Two Time CWG Champion Sanjita Chanu With 4-year Ban

News 18

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. IPL 2023 Full Coverage | IPL 2023 Schedule | IPL 2023 Results | IPL Orange Cap | IPL Purple Cap Sanjita had tested positive for an anabolic steroid — Drostanolone Metabolite — that …

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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, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sanjita Chanu fails dope test, provisionally suspended

Firstpost

If Sanjita Chanu is found guilty, she can get a four-year suspension for the offense and also stands to lose her National Games silver. Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu, who won the gold medals at the 2014 Glasgow and the 2018 Gold Coast events in the women’s 48 kg and 53 kg weight category respectively, is among the top sportspersons who have …

Test National List Fails Dope Sanjita Sanjita Chanu

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 …

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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 …

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2 years 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 …

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2 years 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 …

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2 years, 2 months ago

National Games 2022 Highlights: Rosy Meena of Tamil Nadu sets new National Record in Women’s Pole Vault; Jeswin Aldrin wins long jump gold, qualifies for World Championship

The Hindu

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS from the 36th National Games in Gujarat. | Photo Credit: Jonathan Selvaraj MEDAL MATCHES TO WATCH OUT FOR TODAY- Women’s pole vault finals- 3:15 PM onwards Men’s shotput finals- 4:10 PM Men’s 4 x 100m relay finals- 4:15 PM Men’s long jump finals- 4:20 PM Women’s 4 x 100m relay- 4:30 PM Women’s discus …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Kaun Banega Crorepati 14: Mirabai Chanu makes Amitabh Bachchan perform Manipuri folk dance

India TV News

Kaun Banega Crorepati 14: One of the popular quiz shows, hosted by Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, saw Commonwealth Games Gold medalists Mirabai Chanu and Nikhat Zareen take the hot seat. Apart from the question and answer session, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu requested the megastar to perform the Manipuri folk dance Thabal Chongba along with her. Furthermore, Zareen requested Big B to …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Mirabai Chanu Deserves Thor’s Hammer? Chris Hemsworth Replies

News 18

Actor Chris Hemsworth, famous for playing the role of Thor – the God Of Thunder, has lavished huge praise on Indian weightlifter, Olympian Mirabai Chanu. A social media user had quoted Chanu’s tweet and tagged Hemsworth saying, “Time for Thor to give up his hammer Chris Hemsworth.” Time for Thor to give up his hammer. Congrats, Saikhom, you legend.— Chris …

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

Paris 2024: ‘If I give my 100 per cent, I can get a medal for India,’ says Mirabai Chanu

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

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

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

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

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

Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu appeals to PM Modi to bring end to Manipur conflict

Manipur Violence: Elite sportspersons appeal for peace

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

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

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

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

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

NADA Slaps Two Time CWG Champion Sanjita Chanu With 4-year Ban

Mirabai Chanu Named BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year 2022

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sanjita Chanu fails dope test, provisionally suspended

Mirabai Chanu Sidelined for Five Months Due to Injury

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

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

Mirabai Chanu Bags Silver at World Championship Despite Wrist Injury

National Games 2022 Highlights: Rosy Meena of Tamil Nadu sets new National Record in Women’s Pole Vault; Jeswin Aldrin wins long jump gold, qualifies for World Championship

Kaun Banega Crorepati 14: Mirabai Chanu makes Amitabh Bachchan perform Manipuri folk dance

Mirabai Chanu Deserves Thor’s Hammer? Chris Hemsworth Replies