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Indian female weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, made a stunning comeback by clinching the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg category at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad. She lifted a record-breaking total of 193 kg (84 kg snatch and 109 kg clean and jerk), setting new Commonwealth Championship records and marking a triumphant return after a year-long injury hiatus. This victory sets a strong tone as she gears up for upcoming international events. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Born on August 8, 1994, in Manipur, Mirabai Chanu’s journey began in Nongpok Kakching, where her family recognized her strength at a young age. Her humble beginnings fueled a rise to global sporting glory. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Chanu won her first Commonwealth Games silver in 2014 and soon set a new benchmark by winning gold with a record-setting lift at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, announcing India’s arrival on the world weightlifting map. (Photo Source: PTI)
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In 2017, Mirabai Chanu clinched the gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championships in Anaheim, USA, solidifying her position as one of the best in the 48kg category globally. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Her stellar performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics earned a silver medal, making her the second Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal and inspiring millions across India. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Throughout her distinguished career, Mirabai Chanu has battled numerous injuries including a serious hip injury in 2023, a lower back injury after 2018, and shoulder and wrist issues in 2022. Despite these physical setbacks, her resilience and relentless spirit fueled her remarkable comebacks at major international events. (Photo Source: PTI)
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India has honored Mirabai Chanu with the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Padma Shri awards, reflecting her impact not only as an athlete but as a symbol of national pride. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Mirabai Chanu competed in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing in fourth place and narrowly missing a medal. Following the Paris Olympics, Chanu opted out of the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships to focus on rehabilitation. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Chanu made a stunning comeback by clinching the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg category at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad. She lifted a total of 193 kg, breaking Commonwealth records in snatch (84 kg) and clean & jerk (109 kg). This victory marked her return to international competition after a year-long injury break. (Photo Source: PTI)
