Mirabai Chanu’s total 193 kg was 32 kg more than the lifters made in second place. , Photo Credit: Vijay Sonji
Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu, Paris, after finishing in 2024, was heated for the next month’s World Championship after one year, in which Vir Savarkar Sports Complex, Commonwealth weightlifting championships at Narnapura with 48 kg gold at Monday with 48 kg gold at Monday.
Mirabai picked up 84 kg (snatch) and 109 kg (clean and jerk) to top an area of seven. Although he cut an additional kilo to fit the new weight category, he qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games without pushing himself more. Mirabai’s total 193 kg Malaysia’s second place was 32 kg higher than Iren Jane Henry.
In 2015, Mirabai, who won a silver behind Sanjita Chanu in Pune, set three new Commonwealth records winning her first gold at the meeting on the land of the house.
Rishiyat Singh collected 271 kg for 60 kg of gold medalist Enic Kasadan of 55 kg Commonwealth Games in Malaysia by 18 kg for gold.
Dharmajyoti Devaghariya (224 kg) claimed men’s junior and youth title in 56 kg, while Arumugapandian Maharajan (254 kg) won 60 kg junior and young crowns.
Soumya Dalvi (177 kg) and Payal (166 kg) respectively led to the rise of 48 kg junior and young women champions. Preetismita Bhoi (150 kg) won the gold of 44 kg of young women.
Published – August 25, 2025 10:38 pm IST
