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Mirabai wins silver in women’s 49kg weightlifting

Edited By : Ameya Sathaye
Published : July 24, 2021, 12:30 PM IST   |   20

24medalTokyo, July 24 Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won India’s first medal in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, claiming silver in the women’s 49kg weightlifting.

Mirabai had a total lift of 202kg – 87kg in snatch and 115kg in clean and jerk as she finished second behind China’s Hou Zihui 210kg (94 & 116) who set an Olympic record in snatch.

Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an aggregate of 194kg.

Ameya Sathaye is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of SarkariTel.com and DiplomacyIndia.com with over 25 years of experience in journalism, public policy, diplomacy, governance, infrastructure and international affairs. He has represented India at major international conferences and has served as an international election observer in Uzbekistan. Detailed Biography → https://www.sarkaritel.com/about-author/

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