Mirabai Chanu Wins SILVER in Women’s 49kg Weightlifting — Asian Games 2026 Sep 23
Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver 🥈 in Women’s 49kg Weightlifting at Asian Games 2026
September 23, 2026 | Asian Games 2026, Nagoya/Aichi
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, India’s celebrated weightlifter and Olympic silver medalist, delivered another stunning performance at the Asian Games 2026, winning the Silver Medal in Women’s 49kg Weightlifting on September 23. This medal adds another prestigious continental title to her already illustrious career.
Result — Women’s 49kg Weightlifting
| Medal | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Gold | China | 🇨🇳 |
| 🥈 Silver | Mirabai Chanu | 🇮🇳 India |
| 🥉 Bronze | TBC | — |
India Celebrates 🎉
Mirabai Chanu’s silver medal is India’s 6th silver medal at the Asian Games 2026, pushing India’s overall tally to 12 medals (1G – 6S – 5B). The Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist continues to be the face of Indian weightlifting at the highest level.
About Mirabai Chanu
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (born March 8, 1994) is from Nongpok Kakching, Manipur. She is the reigning Olympic silver medalist (Tokyo 2020), a World Championship gold medalist, and a Commonwealth Games champion. Her silver at the Asian Games 2026 continues India’s weightlifting dominance.
