The Economic Times

Asian Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu ends wait for maiden medal, clinches silver in women's 49kg category

Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting category at the Asian Games. She lifted a total of 198kg, with 87kg in snatch and 111kg in clean and jerk. This accomplishment ends her wait for a medal at the event three years after finishing fourth. During the previous Asian Games, she faced an injury that hampered her performance.