Mirabai Chanu Latest News September 25: Indian weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu continues to make headlines after winning the silver medal in the women’s 49kg category at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Chanu’s silver on September 23 was her first-ever Asian Games medal and ended India’s 28-year wait for a weightlifting medal at the continental Games. Fresh reports on September 24 highlighted the significance of the achievement, her long journey to the podium and her future ambitions.
Mirabai Chanu Latest News Today
Mirabai Chanu won silver with a 198kg total, lifting 87kg in the snatch and 111kg in the clean and jerk. North Korea’s Ri Song Gum won gold with 215kg, while Indonesia’s Luluk Diana Tri Wijayana took bronze with 191kg.
The medal was particularly significant because Chanu had previously missed the Asian Games podium in three different editions due to a combination of results and injury setbacks.
Her latest achievement means she has now won medals at the Olympics, World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Mirabai Chanu’s Asian Games Silver Medal
Chanu’s performance in Nagoya was technically consistent.
She successfully lifted:
- 83kg in her first snatch attempt
- 85kg in her second attempt
- 87kg in her third attempt
- 107kg in her first clean and jerk
- 111kg in her second clean and jerk
Her combined total was 198kg, which placed her second in the final. She did not take a third clean-and-jerk attempt.
Women’s 49kg Final
| Position | Athlete | Country | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Gold | Ri Song Gum | North Korea | 215kg |
| 🥈 Silver | Mirabai Chanu | India | 198kg |
| 🥉 Bronze | Luluk Diana Tri Wijayana | Indonesia | 191kg |
Why This Medal Is So Important
The Asian Games medal had been the major missing achievement in Mirabai Chanu’s decorated career.
She competed at the 2014 Asian Games and finished ninth. She missed the 2018 Games because of injury, while at Hangzhou 2023 she finished fourth after an injury affected her clean and jerk attempt.
After several setbacks, Chanu finally reached the Asian Games podium in Nagoya.
Her medal also ended India’s 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal. Karnam Malleswari was the last Indian weightlifter to win a medal at the Games, taking silver in Bangkok in 1998.
Mirabai Chanu Calls Asian Games Medal a Dream
Following the medal, Chanu said that winning an Asian Games medal had been one of her long-term dreams.
She also thanked her coach Vijay Sharma, support staff, sporting organisations, sponsors and fans for their support.
Her coach has been associated with Chanu since 2014 and has worked with her through major achievements including her World Championship title, Olympic silver medal and Commonwealth Games successes.
Mirabai Chanu’s Journey From 2014 to 2026
Chanu’s Asian Games journey stretches over more than a decade.
Her record at the continental event includes:
- 2014: 9th place
- 2018: Did not compete because of injury
- 2023: 4th place
- 2026: Silver medal 🥈
The 2026 result therefore represents a major change from her previous Asian Games experiences.
What Is Next for Mirabai Chanu?
Although her Asian Games competition is over, Chanu’s international career is continuing.
Reports following her medal have highlighted her future preparation and the possibility of another Olympic campaign. Her coach has already discussed planning for the next major competitions, including managing her weight and training requirements.
Her first coach, S. Brojendro Singh, has also spoken about her continuing potential after the Asian Games silver and sees another Olympic medal as a possible future target.
Mirabai Chanu Latest News September 25: Key Points
For readers looking for the latest Mirabai Chanu update on September 25, these are the main points:
- 🥈 Won silver at Asian Games 2026
- 🏋️ Women’s 49kg weightlifting
- 198kg total reported in the latest coverage
- 87kg snatch
- 111kg clean and jerk
- First Asian Games medal of her career
- India’s first Asian Games weightlifting medal since 1998
- Future training and major competitions remain on her agenda
Recent reports continue to focus on the significance of her first Asian Games medal and her future in international weightlifting.
Final Takeaway
Mirabai Chanu’s latest major achievement is her historic silver medal at the Asian Games 2026.
The medal completed a significant gap in her international record and ended India’s 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal.
As of September 25, the focus around Chanu has shifted from the Asian Games competition itself to the significance of her achievement and her preparation for future international competitions.
About the Author
