National Weightlifting Championships 2026: Mirabai Chanu lifts 205kg, rewrites records in 48kg category

February 5, 2026 9:11 AM

National Weightlifting Championships 2026: Mirabai Chanu lifts 205kg, rewrites records in 48kg category

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu delivered a sensational performance at the National Weightlifting Championships 2026 on Wednesday, smashing three national records in the women’s 48kg category. Mirabai lifted a total of 205kg, setting new national records in the snatch, clean and jerk, and overall total. The 31-year-old opened with an impressive 89kg in the snatch and followed it up with a commanding 116kg in the clean and jerk to comfortably clinch the gold medal. Her total of 205kg m...

Raksha Khadse visits Khelo India weightlifting academy with Mirabai Chanu

July 9, 2025 4:54 PM

Raksha Khadse visits Khelo India weightlifting academy with Mirabai Chanu

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse on Wednesday visited the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a premier training centre under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative. She was accompanied by Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu, Chief National Coach Vijay Sharma, Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) President Sahdev Yadav, and IWLF CEO Ashwani Kumar. The Academy, established by Vijay Sharma, stands out as a modern, state-of-the-art facility nurturin...

Mansukh Mandaviya kicks off Weightlifting League, says “Mirabai Chanu is the perfect role model”

July 8, 2025 6:55 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya kicks off Weightlifting League, says “Mirabai Chanu is the perfect role model”

The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the 2025 season of the ASMITA League in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. The 2025 season of ASMITA began with the weightlifting league, where 42 girls are participating in eight different weight categories during the two-day event being held in the Open category. In the current financial year 2025–26, 852 leagues across 15 sports disciplines have been planned. The leagues, spread across the states and Union Terr...