Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu wins historic maiden silver in 49kg weightlifting

Mirabai Chanu become India’s first Asian Games weightlifting medallist since Karnam Malleshwari won the silver in Bangkok in 1998.

IANS•Sep 23, 2026 04:30 AM•

India’s Mirabai Chanu competes in the women’s 49kg weightlifting final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan.

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