Mirabai Chanu's Triumphant Return at Commonwealth Championships

Mirabai Chanu returned to competition and won gold at the Commonwealth Championships. The 31-year-old set new records in the 48kg category. This performance marks her first competition since placing fourth at the Paris Games. Previously in the 49kg class, Chanu moved down as it’s no longer an Olympic category.

Mirabai Chanu made a sensational return to competitive weightlifting by clinching the gold medal at the Commonwealth Championships. Her performance shattered records, lifting a total of 193kg.

The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist broke the Commonwealth records in total lift, snatch, and clean and jerk in the women's 48kg division.

This was the 31-year-old's first appearance since her fourth-place finish in the Paris Games, after moving from the now non-Olympic 49kg weight category.