Weightlifting News

"In One Day, It Was Approved": Mirabai Chanu Reveals PM Narendra Modi's Special Gesture Ahead Of Olympics

Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu shared how Prime Minister Narendra Modi consistently ensures that sportspersons receive prompt support and trust from the leadership, fostering an environment where talent can genuinely flourish.

Mirabai Chanu's Weight Class Axed From 2028 Olympics, Forced To Bulk Up

Chief national coach Vijay Sharma feels that bulking up to 53kg will work in Chanu's favour but said the Manipuri will continue in her old weight class till the Asian Games next year.

Watch: Delhi Police Constable, 7 Months Pregnant, Lifts 145kg To Clinch Stunning Medal In Weightlifting Championship

Sonika Yadav, a Delhi Police constable, left everyone in awe by winning a medal at a weightlifting championship despite being seven months pregnant

India's Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver At World Weightlifting Championships 2025

A former world record holder in clean and jerk, Chanu completed lifts of 109kg, 112kg and 115kg with ease.

Mirabai Chanu Leads Indian Charge At World Weightlifting Championships 2025

The 31-year-old ace Indian weightlifter won a gold medal in the 48kg category at the 2017 edition of the World Weightlifting Championships.

Mirabai Chanu To Continue Comeback Trail At World Weightlifting Championships

Mirabai Chanu's personal best in the snatch stands at 88kg, while she had previously hoisted a then world record 119kg in the clean and jerk at the 2021 Asian Championships.

From Helping Father Pick Up Scrap To Clinching Weightlifting Gold: Sairaj Pardeshi Scripts History

Sairaj Pardeshi, a scrap dealer's son, made history for India at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad.

Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold At Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

Former world champion and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu won gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Mirabai Chanu Wins Commonwealth Championships Gold On Return To Action

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu lived up to her top billing with a record-breaking show as she expectedly won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Championships.

Mirabai Chanu Set To Return After Year-Long Hiatus, Eyes Medal At Commonwealth Championships

The 31-year-old has decided to move down from the 49kg division to 48kg.

Ahmedabad To Host Asian Weightlifting Championships From April 1 To 10

India has also formally submitted its bid to conduct the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

A Year Of Turbulence: Mirabai Chanu And Indian Weightlifting's Unfulfilled Dreams

Not many sports are inseparably linked with an individual, but Mirabai Chanu has been that one name in Indian weightlifting for several years now and 2024 was no different as she carried the weight of the nation's aspirations for Olympic glory once again.

International Weightlifting Federation Set To Reduce Number Of Weight Categories From June Next Year

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to reduce the number of weight categories in both the men's and women's sections.

Mirabai Chanu To Skip World Championships As She Continues Rehab

Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will miss next week's weightlifting World Championships in Manama, Bahrain as she continues to undergo rehabilitation.

Indian Lifter Valluri Ajaya Babu Strikes Gold In Commonwealth Championships

Indian weightlifter Valluri Ajaya Babu clinched the gold medal in the men's 81kg junior and senior categories at the Commonwealth Championships.

Ukrainian European Champion Weightlifter Killed In War Against Russia

Ukraine's national weightlifting coach Victor Slobodianiuk said Pielieshenko had "died a hero defending Ukraine" in a post on Facebook.

Mirabai Chanu Finishes 3rd In Group B Of World Cup, Set To Qualify For Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu all but qualified for the 2024 Paris Games after she finished third in the women's 49kg Group B event of the IWF World Cup

Lifter Achinta Sheuli Expelled From National Camp For Entering Women's Hostel At Night

Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter Achinta Sheuli has been expelled from the Paris Olympics preparatory camp after he was caught entering the women's hostel at night at NIS Patiala.