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Komal Kohar, who replaced Mirabai Chanu, wins bronze

Komal Kohar, who replaced Mirabai Chanu, wins bronze

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India’s Komal Kohar bagged twin bronze medals in women’s 48kg at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships, ending the country’s three-year wait for a medal in the continental championships in Gandhinagar on Monday. Kohar, who was drafted into the Indian team after the withdrawal of 2020 Tokyo Olympics medallist Mirabai Chanu, grabbed her opportunity with both hands. The youngster lifted a total of 177kg to finish on the podium. She also won the clean and jerk bronze with a best lift of 99kg. Her best snatch attempt stood at 78kg, placing her fourth in the discipline. #News | Komal Kohar bags bronze at Asian Weightlifting C’shipsđŸ‡źđŸ‡łđŸ„‰ She finished third in women’s 48kg with a total lift of 177kg👏 Komal also tookđŸ„‰in clean & jerk with 99kgđŸ”„ This is India’s first medal at the continental championships in 3 years😍#Weightlifting pic.twitter.com/mSpb3UhvyI — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) May 11, 2026 Kohar started her campaign with a successful 75kg lift in snatch, before failing at 78kg. She lifted it successfully in her third attempt. Her attempts in clean and jerk started …

‘Have some unfinished business at Asian Games’: Mirabai Chanu | Sport-others News

‘Have some unfinished business at Asian Games’: Mirabai Chanu | Sport-others News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 26, 2026 04:29 PM IST 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Mirabai Chanu has all the medals in her cabinet barring one, the Asian Games. The continental medal has eluded the weightlifter from Manipur despite coming as close as fourth in the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Mirabai first competed in the continental showpiece at the age of 19, finishing ninth at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. She was later forced to withdraw from the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta due to a back injury that disrupted her preparations. Later in Hangzhou, a hip injury dashed her hopes after coming agonisingly close to sealing a podium finish. The setback had also side-lined her for nearly five months. “The Asian Games is very important personally because I still have unfinished business there,” Mirabai said on the sidelines of the Khelo India Tribal Games on Thursday. However, it is not going to be easy for the experienced weightlifter who will be featuring in both Commonwealth and Asian Games in a space of 40 days …

With 3 national records in a day, Mirabai Chanu shifts focus to 2026 Asian Games

With 3 national records in a day, Mirabai Chanu shifts focus to 2026 Asian Games

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Modinagar: The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu kick-started her 2026 season in style, setting three new national records in women’s 48kg at the National Weightlifting Championships here in Modinagar on Wednesday. She lifted 89kg in snatch, an all-time best despite competing in a weight class below her usual 49kg. A successful 116kg lift in clean and jerk, which is an Indian national record in women’s 48kg, took her total to 205kg for the gold medal. The effort equalled her 49kg personal best of 205kg, which was registered at the Asian Championships five years ago. The 49kg weight class was officially omitted from the International Weightlifting Federation’s roster last year. “I am very happy with the performance. Despite a drop from 49kg to 48kg, my performance has improved,” an elated Chanu told The Bridge after her title win. She started the day with an 86kg snatch lift before improving it comfortably by 3kg in the next attempt. Chanu has long been among the world’s best weightlifters in the Clean and Jerk category, but snatch was …

Mirabai Chanu smashes three National Records at IWLF National Weightlifting C’ships

Mirabai Chanu smashes three National Records at IWLF National Weightlifting C’ships

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Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu Saikhom delivered a dominant performance on the opening days of the IWLF National Youth, Junior, and Senior Weightlifting Championships 2025-26, rewriting the national record books in the Senior Women’s 48 kg category at Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Competing at the Yadav Farm House venue, Mirabai produced a flawless series of lifts to claim the gold medal, setting new national records in all three segments. She lifted 89 kg in the snatch, followed by a powerful 116 kg in the clean and jerk, finishing with a combined total of 205 kg. Her total placed her well clear of the rest of the field and marked one of the standout performances of the championships so far. The national championships officially began on February 3 with an opening ceremony attended by senior officials from the Indian Weightlifting Federation and Indian Olympic Association, along with athletes and coaches from across the country. Around 790 lifters from 30 states and union territories, as well as three departmental boards, are competing in the 12-day event that runs …

Support us even when we lose: Mirabai Chanu

Support us even when we lose: Mirabai Chanu

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It is not every day that an athlete of Mirabai Chanu’s stature opens up, and when the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist did, it wasn’t about the medals that she has won but about the journey that shaped her career. Speaking during a panel discussion at the FICCI Turf 2025 Global Sports Summit in the capital on Friday, Mirabai opened up about her journey long before the world knew her and emphasized how moral support can shape an athlete’s path. “I remember, when I won silver at the Tokyo Olympics, so many people came to the airport to welcome me. But when I returned from the Asian Games, injured and without winning a medal, there was no one at the airport,” Mirabai shared, reflecting how quickly public support fades when an athlete is struggling. “We need constant support when we win and even more when we lose,” Mirabai added. Mirabai had sustained a hip injury during the Hangzhou Asian Games and had returned empty-handed. Family support “I belong to a small village, which is 24-25 km …

Mirabai Chanu dons new role as athlete representative

Mirabai Chanu dons new role as athlete representative

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Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu was on Tuesday elected as the chairperson of Indian Weightlifting Federation’s athletes commission. Chanu described her appointment as an opportunity to ‘uphold the one of fellow weightlifters’. 🚹#News | Mirabai Chanu elected chairperson of Indian Weightlifting Federation’s athletes commission. 📾@mirabai_chanu#weightlifting pic.twitter.com/F3UEv4e02U — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) April 15, 2025 “The opportunity to represent and uphold the voice of fellow weightlifters is a matter of great pride for me,” Chanu, the first Indian weightlifter to win a silver medal at the Olympics, said in a release. She thanks Sahdev Yadav and the Indian Weightlifting Federation in a statement. “I express my immense gratitude to the Indian Weightlifting Federation for electing me as the Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of the federation. I am extremely grateful to Sahdev Yadav Sir for showcasing faith in me. I also thank the committee members for unanimously voting for me. The opportunity to represent and uphold the voice of fellow weightlifters is a matter of great pride for me. I also wish to thank my coach …

Sushila Chanu celebrates 250th international cap for Indian women’s team

Sushila Chanu celebrates 250th international cap for Indian women’s team

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Indian hockey legend Sushila Chanu achieved a career milestone by completing 250 international caps for India on Saturday. She reached this milestone during India’s match against Germany in the FIH Pro League 2024-25 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The 32-year-old veteran has had an illustrious career representing India for over a decade and will go down in history as one of the most celebrated women’s hockey players of India. Sushila started her journey as the captain of the Indian junior women’s team which won the bronze medal at the Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup in 2013 and has since then cemented her spot in the senior team consistently. The former Indian captain led her side in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, the team’s first since 1980. She also represented India at the 2014 Asian Games where India won the bronze medal. The experienced midfielder was also part of India’s important gold medal winning team at the 2017 Asia Cup and has previously represented India at the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games. …

17-year-old Anju Chanu becomes youngest Captain in Indian Football history

17-year-old Anju Chanu becomes youngest Captain in Indian Football history

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Making history on Saturday, 17-year-old Anju Chanu from Manipur donned the captain’s armband for Sethu FC, becoming the youngest captain ever in a top-tier Indian league. Anju led her team to a hard-fought 1-0 victory against newly-promoted Sribhumi FC in their Indian Women’s League (IWL) opener at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. This moment of triumph carries added significance as it’s a tale of two captains from the same state representing different clubs – one being the prodigious 17-year-old Anju, and the other the iconic Ngangom Bala Devi, a pioneer in women’s football. The match was decided by a single moment of brilliance in the second half. After an evenly-contested first period, Sethu’s Ugandan midfielder, Amnah Nababi, scored her debut IWL goal with a stunning right-footed volley in the 59th minute. 🌟 Youngest Captain in India? That’s Our Anju! 🌟 17-year-old Anju Chanu from Manipur just made HISTORY as the youngest player to rock the captain’s armband in a top-tier league! đŸ«Ąâšœ Yesterday, she led us against Sribhumi FC, and let’s just say, she’s …

Mirabai Chanu set to miss Weightlifting World Championships due to rehab

Mirabai Chanu set to miss Weightlifting World Championships due to rehab

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Ace Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will skip the Weightlifting World Championships scheduled for next week in Manama, Bahrain. Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Mirabai will continue her rehabilitation instead of participating in the World Championships. Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will miss next week’s weightlifting World Championships in Manama, Bahrain as she continues to undergo rehabilitation. The 30-year-old former world champion has not competed since her fourth-place finish in the women’s 49kg category at the Paris Olympics in August. “Mira is still in rehab after the Paris Olympics. She will not be taking part in this World Championship,” chief national coach Vijay Sharma told PTI. “It is important for her to recover well as we will need to begin preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games,” Sharma added. Chanu was in a race against time to recover for the Paris Games after she suffered a hip injury at the Asian Games last year. There were murmurs surrounding her fitness even as she competed at the Olympics. However, she missed a medal at the …

‘Australia boasts abundance of football players unlike India’, Says Panthoi Chanu

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Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, the goalkeeper for the Indian national team, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian player to join an Australian club. She has signed for Metro United WFC, a team in the South Australian Women’s National Premier League. Her journey with the club kicks off with their first match of the season against Football SA NTC this Saturday. Chanu joins a select group of Indian players currently plying their trade for clubs outside of India, following in the footsteps of stars like Bala Devi and Manisha Kalyan, who is playing in Cyprus. Chanu is brimming with excitement to embark on her journey in Australia and is fully prepared to tackle the challenges ahead alongside her club. “I have always wanted to go outside India and do hard work for my club because hard work and dedication are the main keys to success. If I do not work hard, I will not be here and will never achieve what I have dreamt of,” she expressed her happiness. Hailing from the Thoubal …