October 3, 2025 10:45 AM
Mirabai Chanu wins silver in 49kg at World Weightlifting Championships
Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won silver in the 49kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships in Hyderabad on Friday, claiming her third career medal at the event. She has now won two silvers and one gold at the Worlds. Chanu lifted a total of 199kg, comprising 84kg in the snatch and 115kg in the clean and jerk, marking her third podium finish at the World Championships. This effort ended India's three-year wait for a medal in the competition. The 2017 world champion and 2022 silver...