Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has made a triumphant return to the world stage by winning a silver medal in the women’s 48 kg category at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships held in Førde, Norway. She posted a combined lift of 199 kg, with 84 kg in snatch and 115 kg in clean & jerk. Outlook India+3NDTV Sports+3The Indian Express+3
Chanu had a shaky start—she failed twice at 87 kg in the snatch—but made a powerful comeback in clean & jerk, successfully lifting 109 kg, 112 kg, and finally 115 kg. NDTV Sports+4India Today+4The Indian Express+4 The 115 kg lift matches a benchmark she cleared during the Tokyo Olympics, adding to the significance of her performance. The Indian Express+2Outlook India+2
The gold medal was won by Ri Song Gum of North Korea, who lifted a record total of 213 kg (91 kg snatch + 122 kg clean & jerk). The Indian Express+2The Economic Times+2 Thailand’s Thanyathon Sukcharoen claimed the bronze with 198 kg. India Today+3NDTV Sports+3The Indian Express+3
This silver marks Chanu’s third medal at the World Championships, reinforcing her status among the elite in global weightlifting. The Indian Express+2NDTV Sports+2 It also ends India’s medal drought at this level since 2022. India Today+2The Indian Express+2 Moving forward, Chanu and her team aim to break the 200 kg barrier in future contests. NDTV Sports+1
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