Mirabai Chanu wins maiden Asian Games medal with silver in 49kg weightlifting

Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal at the Asian Games in the 49kg weightlifting category with a combined lift of 198 kg. She lifted 87 kg in the snatch and 111 kg in the clean and jerk.

This marks Chanu's maiden medal at the Asian Games. She had previously finished fourth at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games after an injury prevented her from completing her final clean and jerk attempt.