Updated On: 05 February, 2026 12:21 PM IST | Modinagar | PTI
Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu produced a dominant performance at the National Weightlifting Championships, breaking three of her own national records to clinch gold in the women’s 48kg category. Chanu lifted a total of 205kg and said the result has boosted her confidence ahead of future competitions

Mirabai Chanu at the National Weighlighting Championships. Pic/SAI Media
Olympic silver-medallist Mirabai Chanu delivered a statement performance, bettering three of her own national records while clinching the women’s 48kg title at the National Weightlifting Championships here on Wednesday.
The multiple-time World Championships medallist registered a combined lift of 205kg (89kg in snatch + 116kg in clean & jerk), setting new national marks in snatch, clean and jerk and total effort.