Mirabai Chanu

Injuries are mentally challenging, delighted to be back in competition, says Mirabai Chanu

After watching her opponents raise the bar by breaking records in the 49 kg weight class, Chanu's confidence received a significant boost when she heaved the barbell after just a month of training.

09 April 2024, 12:18 IST

Injuries are mentally challenging, delighted to be back in competition, says Mirabai Chanu

09 April 2024, 12:18 IST

Mirabai finishes 3rd in group B of World Cup, all but qualifies for Paris Olympics

Returning from a six-month injury lay off, Chanu lifted a total of 184kg (81kg+103kg) at the tournament, which is the final and a mandatory qualifier for the Paris Olympics.

01 April 2024, 10:16 IST

Mirabai finishes 3rd in group B of World Cup, all but qualifies for Paris Olympics

01 April 2024, 10:16 IST

Mirabai to return to competitive action after 6-month injury layoff with eye on Olympic berth

Chanu, who has been recuperating from hip tendonitis she suffered during the Asian Games in September last year, has all but qualified for the Paris Olympics.

31 March 2024, 11:48 IST

Mirabai to return to competitive action after 6-month injury layoff with eye on Olympic berth

31 March 2024, 11:48 IST

Mirabai Chanu set to miss Asian Championships

Chanu, who competes in the 49kg weight class, is still recovering from the hip tendinitis injury she sustained in October while competing at the Asian Games.

12 December 2023, 10:58 IST

Mirabai Chanu set to miss Asian Championships

12 December 2023, 10:58 IST

Mirabai Chanu's Asian Games campaign ends in heartbreak, finishes 4th

Chanu, who was under pressure after a disappointing snatch outing, went for a 117kg clean and jerk lift which would have won her the bronze, but failed to clear it twice.

30 September 2023, 10:09 IST

Mirabai Chanu's Asian Games campaign ends in heartbreak, finishes 4th

30 September 2023, 10:09 IST

Mirabai Chanu eyes elusive Asian Games medal, under pressure to lift 90kg snatch

The other Indian lifter vying for a podium finish is Bindyarani Devi in the women's 55kg event.

29 September 2023, 10:53 IST

Mirabai Chanu eyes elusive Asian Games medal, under pressure to lift 90kg snatch

29 September 2023, 10:53 IST

Clock ticking as 90kg snatch lift continues to elude Mirabai Chanu

As many as seven athletes, including five in this current Olympic cycle, have lifted 90kg or more in the snatch section.

14 September 2023, 09:37 IST

Clock ticking as 90kg snatch lift continues to elude Mirabai Chanu

14 September 2023, 09:37 IST

With Mirabai not in medal contention, weightlifting Worlds set to be an underwhelming affair for India

No Indian lifter will be in medal contention as none of them have entered a starting weight worthy of Group A classification.

03 September 2023, 13:27 IST

With Mirabai not in medal contention, weightlifting Worlds set to be an underwhelming affair for India

03 September 2023, 13:27 IST

Asian Games medal on her mind, Mirabai Chanu decides to not lift at Worlds; will just attend weigh-in

Winning a medal at the Asian Games will, however, not be an easy affair as weightlifting powerhouses like China, Korea and Thailand will compete at the continental event.

29 August 2023, 09:19 IST

Asian Games medal on her mind, Mirabai Chanu decides to not lift at Worlds; will just attend weigh-in

29 August 2023, 09:19 IST

Mirabai Chanu appeals to PM to end conflict in Manipur

Manipur has been witnessing ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 3.

17 July 2023, 23:33 IST

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu appeals to PM Modi to end conflict in Manipur

Mirabai Chanu appeals to PM to end conflict in Manipur

17 July 2023, 23:33 IST