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Key Points

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Silver medal in women’s 49 kg weightlifting at the 2026 Asian Games.

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Total lifted weight: 198 kg (snatch 83‑87 kg, clean‑and‑jerk 107‑111 kg).

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

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Received congratulations from senior political leaders and former sports stars.

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Summary

She achieved a combined total of 198 kg, with successful snatch lifts of 83 kg, 85 kg, and 87 kg, and clean‑and‑jerk lifts of 107 kg and 111 kg.

The medal ended a 28‑year gap since India last won a weightlifting medal at the Asian Games.

Prominent figures such as Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and former Olympic champion P. T. Usha praised her determination and said she will inspire future athletes.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
snatch
a lift where the weight is taken from the ground to overhead in one fluid motion
clean and jerk
a two‑part lift; first the weight is brought to the shoulders (clean) then lifted overhead (jerk)
determination
steady resolve to keep trying despite challenges
resilience
capacity to recover quickly from setbacks
milestone
a significant achievement marking progress
inspire
to encourage others to act or achieve something
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