Mirabai Chanu wins maiden Asian Games medal, bags silver in 49kg category

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What happened

Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 198 kg in the event.

She lifted 87 kg in the snatch before managing 111 kg in the clean and jerk to finish with the silver medal.

Key facts

  • Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 198 kg in the event.
  • She lifted 87 kg in the snatch before managing 111 kg in the clean and jerk to finish with the silver medal.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:11:54 UTC.

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