Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu made a dream return to competitive weightlifting, clinching the gold medal at the Commonwealth Championships with a record-breaking performance.
The 29-year-old, who had been sidelined due to injury, produced a commanding display in her weight category, lifting a combined total that set a new championship record. Her flawless performance underlined both her resilience and determination to reclaim her place at the top.
Chanu’s triumph comes as a major boost for Indian weightlifting, especially with the upcoming international season. Officials from the Indian Weightlifting Federation hailed her victory as a “remarkable comeback” that will inspire the next generation of lifters.
This win also adds to Chanu’s decorated career, which includes an Olympic silver, a World Championship title, and multiple Commonwealth Games medals. Her latest feat cements her status as one of India’s most consistent and celebrated sporting icons.
