Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu targets Asian Games medal after Paris Olympics heartbreak

At the Paris Olympics, Mirabai Chanu, 30, missed out on a weightlifting medal by just one kg. Her coach said she now aims to win a medal at Asian Games.

Mirabai Chanu says she lost Olympic medal due to periods. Here’s how athletes manage menstruation

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who missed an Olympic medal in the women’s 49 kg event in Paris, said she was ‘feeling weak’ because of her periods. Several athletes have spoken about how menstruation affects their performance. How do they compete when bleeding?

Mirabai Chanu reveals she was on third day of periods after fourth place at Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu, who turns 30 today (August 8), lifted a total of 199kg (88kg+111kg) to finish fourth at the Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024: Mirabai Chanu misses medal by a whisker, Vinesh Phogat disqualified on disappointing day for India

It was a disappointing day for India at 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women's 50 kg final, whereas weightlifter Mirabai Chanu missed out on a medal.

Who is Mirabai Chanu, latest Indian to finish fourth in Paris Olympics

Weightlifter Chanu narrowly missed out on winning back-to-back Olympic medals after finishing fourth in the women's 49kg event with a combined score of 199.

Paris Olympics Dispatch: Mirabai Chanu left standing alone at doorstep of glory after 4th-place heartbreak

The number of fourth places at these games swelled to six. Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai, who sought to lift our spirits, became the latest to join that ‘painful’ list.

Paris Olympics 2024: Mirabai Chanu misses medal after finishing fourth in weightlifting

India's Mirabai Chanu narrowly missed out on a medal in the women's 49 kg weightlifting competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics after she finished the tournament in fourth place on Wednesday.

Road to Paris, Weightlifting: Who has qualified for the Olympics? Can India win a medal?

Mirabai Chanu, silver medallist from Tokyo Olympics, is the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for the Paris Games.

Mirabai Chanu set to make comeback after six-month injury layoff in IWF World Cup

Chanu, who has been recuperating from hip tendonitis she suffered during the Asian Games in September last year, has all but qualified for the Paris Olympics and simply appearing in the World Cup will confirm her quota.

Mirabai Chanu to miss Asian Weightlifting Championships due to slow recovery post-injury

Chanu, who competes in the 49kg weight class, is still recovering from the hip tendinitis injury she sustained in October while competing at the Asian Games.