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.

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

For India and Chanu, it was another fourth-place finish in Paris after narrowly missing out on a medal with a combined total of 199kg.

It was yet another heartbreak for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024 as Mirabai Chanu missed the 49kg weightlifting bronze medal by just 1 kilogram.

Mirabai Chanu's dream of clinching a second successive Olympic medal was dashed as she finished fourth in the women's 49kg event on Wednesday

With Vinesh Phogat the top medal hope, India can add 4 medals to its tally at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 today.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 Highlights: Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 199kg (88+111) to finish at the fourth spot, missing on the Olympic medal by only one kg.

India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 7: Top names like Mirabai Chanu and Avinash Sable will be in action.

Away from the spotlight owing to an injury-plagued buildup, Mirabai Chanu will be in focus on Wednesday when she attempts to become India's first weightlifter to win two Olympic medals

Pardiwala has treated some of the top athletes, including India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who suffered serious injuries during a car crash, and Tokyo 2020 silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu.