After more than 20 years, India won the gold in the World Weightlifting Championship in Anaheim, USA, with Saikhom Mirabai Chanu achieving this remarkable feat. She also won the gold in the Commonwealth Championship held in Australia earlier this year.
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu wins #Gold in 2017 IWF Senior Men & Women #weightlifting championships in Anaheim, USA.
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) November 30, 2017
In the 48 kg weight category, her total lift was 194 kg. That's 4 times her bodyweight.
In sports, and in life, 'Will' is everything. Never, EVER give up.#KheloIndia pic.twitter.com/sbs2crloVv
Congratulations Mirabai Chanu for winning a gold medal in the World Weightlifting Championship. India is so proud of you. And congratulations Manipur for giving the country such a wonderful series of champion sportswomen! #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 30, 2017
India is proud of Mirabai Chanu, who has won a gold at the World Weightlifting Championship. Congratulations and best wishes for her future endeavours.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 30, 2017
