Asian Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu Ends Wait for Maiden Medal, Clinches Silver in Women's 49kg Category
Mirabai Chanu became India’s first Asian Games weightlifting medallist since 1998, lifting 198kg to complete her major international medal collection.
- On Wednesday, star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women's 49kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, finally completing her collection of major international titles.
- Chanu's success follows a disappointing fourth-place finish at the Hangzhou Asian Games three years ago after an injury. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist persisted through setback to secure the medal that previously eluded her.
- Chanu produced a strong performance, recording a total lift of 198kg, including 87kg in snatch and 111kg in clean and jerk. North Korea's Ri Song Gum won gold with 215kg, dominating the competition.
- This silver medal represents India's first Asian Games weightlifting podium finish since Karnam Malleswari won bronze in 1998. Chanu joins Malleswari as only two Indian weightlifters to win medals across all major international competitions.
- India's success continued across the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday, with athletes securing medals in shooting and soft tennis. Competitors in kabaddi, boxing, and rowing also delivered strong performances as the national campaign progresses.
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Mirabai Chanu wins maiden Asian Games medal, ends India's 28-year drought
Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg event at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, finishing behind North Korea’s Ri Song Gum. The medal ends her long wait for an Asian Games podium finish after injuries and near misses.
Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Women's 49kg Weightlifting | 🏆 LatestLY
Mirabai Chanu has clinched a historic silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya today, Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The Indian star lifted a total of 198kg, securing her maiden Asian Games podium finish and adding a significant achievement to her decorated career. 🏆 Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Women's 49kg Weightlifting.
Mirabai Chanu wins maiden Asian Games medal with women’s 49kg silver
After Karnam Malleshwari, Mirabai Chanu became the 2nd Indian weightlifter to win a medal in all major international weightlifting events, i.e. Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, Asian & Commonwealth Championships.
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