World C’ships: Historic! Olympic medallist Chanu clinches another silver

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu clinched a silver medal in the 48kg division at the World Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Norway, achieving a total lift of 199kg. This marks a significant return for the 31-year-old, adding to her impressive international record. North Korea’s Ri Song-gum dominated the event, setting new world records. Other Indian lifters also performed well at recent championships.