Mirabai Chanu Misses Out on Medal at Paris Olympics 2024
New Delhi: In a close contest at the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian weightlifter Saikom Mirabai Chanu narrowly missed a podium finish, ending up in fourth place in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event. Chanu achieved a combined lift of 199kg, just shy of securing a medal.
In a heartfelt message shared by the Indian Olympic Association, Chanu expressed her disappointment, saying, “I gave my all to win a medal for my country but fell short today. It’s part of the sport—sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I will work harder and strive to perform better in future competitions.”
The gold medal was claimed by China’s Hou Zhihui with a lift of 206kg, while Romania’s Mihaela Valentina Cambei took silver with 205kg. Thailand’s Surodchana Khambao won the bronze with a lift of 200kg.
So far, India has earned three bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, all in shooting events.
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