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Detailed explanation-1: -The 24-year-old lifted 83kg in snatch and 111kg in clean and jerk to finish top of the podium. One of India’s biggest hopefuls at the Olympic Games next year, Saikom Mirabai Chanu stood up to the expectations to win the gold medal at the 6th Qatar International Cup on Friday.

Detailed explanation-2: -With her mark, Mirabai Chanu shattered the Commonwealth Games record in the category. The previous Games record, in fact, was held by Chanu herself courtesy a 196kg lift which brought her the 48kg gold medal at Gold Coast 2018.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Weightlifting Championships 2022: Despite wrist issue, India’s Mirabai Chanu wins silver medal. In the women’s 49kg, Mirabai Chanu had a combined lift of 200kg (87kg snatch + 113kg clean and jerk). It earned her a second medal at the World Weightlifting Championships.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mirabai Chanu wins silver in women’s 49 kg weightlifting in the Tokyo Olympics.

Detailed explanation-5: -National Games 2022: Mirabai Chanu lifts gold in 49kg weightlifting. Representing Manipur, Mirabai Chanu completed a total lift of 191 kgs to take home the gold medal.