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How Did Mirabai Chanu Lift Her Way to a Silver Medal? 🏋️

Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 198 kilograms to earn the silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan.

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Key Points

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Silver medal in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting category.

Total lift of 198 kg (snatch + clean and jerk).

First Indian weightlifting medal at the Asian Games in 28 years.

Congratulations from India’s Home Minister, Delhi Chief Minister, and former Olympic runner P. T. Usha.

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She succeeded in three snatch attempts (83 kg, 85 kg, 87 kg) and two clean‑and‑jerk attempts (107 kg, 111 kg).

Her medal ended a 28‑year wait for India to win a weightlifting medal at the Asian Games.

Leaders like Amit Shah and former athlete P. T. Usha praised her hard work and said she will motivate young athletes.

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6 words

snatch

lifting the weight from the floor to above the head in one quick motion

clean and jerk

lifting the weight to the shoulders first, then pushing it overhead

milestone

a big important achievement

inspire

to give someone the desire to do something

determination

strong will to keep trying

resilience

ability to recover after a difficulty

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