India's Mirabai Chanu (49kg) put up a power-packed performance as she went on to claim India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. The former world champion ended with a total lift of 201kg (88kg+113kg), which is far from her personal best. She equalled her national record lift of 88kg in the snatch section. Photos: PTI/Twitter
Updated On: 2022-07-31 10:00 AM IST
Mirabai Chanu wins Gold medal for India at the Commonwealth Games 2022. Here, she's seen with podium finishers after winning women's 49kg weightlifting category match
The former world champion ended with a total lift of 201kg (88kg+113kg), which is far from her personal best
The weightlifer had an unsuccessful attempt in the 49kg weightlifting category but that didn't dampen her spirits
Mirabai Chanu went on to equal her national record lift of 88kg in the snatch section
With this victory, Mirabai Chanu added a third CWG medal to her kitty, having previously won silver and gold in the Glasgow and Gold Coast editions, respectively
She was seen sporting her famous 'lucky' earrings shaped like the Olympic rings
