Tokyo Olympics: Weightlifting LIVE: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first medal

Update on Mirabai Chanu

If the Indian weightlifter clears her first attempt at 110kg  in this category, she will be assured of a medal.

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Anais Michel is force to reckon with as she also clears her 99kg lift. It's getting intense now...

Miracle Chanu, and not Mirabai Chanu

Nina Sterkcx clears her first attempt at 99kg with a scintillating lift. This is followed by Miyake Hiromi who fails her attempt at 99kg.

110 kg lift and we will have our first medal!

Clean and Jerk begins

Anai Michel clears her first attempt at 96kg. She is followed by Fang- Wan Ling who also clears her attempt at 98kg.

We are underway again!

EXPLAINED: Why Mirabai Chanu should win today

Already billed as one of India's brightest hopes at the Tokyo Olympics, the 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu can actually set the tone for the Indian contingent today.

The buzz is, Mirabai is sure shot for a medal in the women's weightlifting 49kg event. And she has the belief.

Here we analyse and explain just why she should win a medal in Tokyo.

Redemption

Ever wondered why there is so much hype around Mirabai Chanu? Heres a great read on all that you need to know about redemption for the girl from Manipur.

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