Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver at 2025 World Championships
Mirabai Chanu made a resounding return to form by securing the silver medal in the women’s 48 kg category at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships in Førde, Norway. Her performance not only added another international medal to her tally but also rewrote the Indian national records in two key categories.
Held on 2 October 2025, the women’s 48 kg event saw participation from top lifters across 26 countries. The final standings showcased intense competition.
Ri Song-gum was in dominant form, setting new world records in snatch (91 kg), clean & jerk (122 kg), and total lift (213 kg).
Chanu started strong with a successful snatch lift of 84 kg, although she missed her next two attempts at 87 kg. The clean & jerk segment, however, showcased her grit and strength. She lifted,
Her combined total of 199 kg not only earned her the silver medal but also set a national record for total lift in the 48 kg category.
This marks Mirabai’s third career medal at the World Championships, reinforcing her status as India’s premier weightlifter.
North Korea’s Ri Song-gum overshadowed the competition with a historic performance. Her final lifts broke all existing benchmarks.
These results left a significant gap between her and the rest of the field, including Chanu. Nonetheless, Chanu’s performance remained the second-best globally in the event.
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