Imphal: Manipur’s weightlifter, former world champion Mirabai Chanu won Gold medal for India at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad on Monday.
Mirabai Chanu lifted 193kg (84kg snatch+109kg clean and jerk) to top the podium and set Commonwealth Championship records in all three categories. It ensured her a direct qualification for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
“What an incredible comeback! Huge congratulations to our champion Mirabai Chanu for snagging that gold with a record-breaking 193kg lift at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad today,” former chief minister N. Biren Singh posted on Facebook.
“This is pure pride for Manipur, especially in these tough times. Your stunning return to form & today’s remarkable victory have truly inspired us all. Keep lifting the spirit of our state and the nation!”
