Weightlifting
Tokyo Olympics: Weightlifting LIVE: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first medal
Mirabai is up for a medal chance at women's 49kg weightlifting event
Mirabai Chanu
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE Blog for Weightlifting on Day 1 of the Tokyo Olympics.
Live Updates
- 24 July 2021 5:42 AM GMT
Mirabai currently in 2nd position
As it stands, Mirabai Chanu is currently second post the snatch category with her lift of 87kg. HOU Zhihui is first while Jourdan Delacruz is third with her lift of 86kg. We will be back after a break of 15 minutes.
- 24 July 2021 5:38 AM GMT
HOU Zhihui
Consistency is key and the Chinese weightlifter does it again. She lifts 94kg successfully and sets the bar even higher.
- 24 July 2021 5:36 AM GMT
New Olympic Record Set!!
Hou Zhihui sets a new Olympic record with her 92kg successful attempt. Well, no one can say this was unexpected.
- 24 July 2021 5:34 AM GMT
Mirabai Chanu attempts 89kg
She fails her third chance and will definitely not be happy as Chinese weightlifter Hou Zhihui is currently well in the lead.
- 24 July 2021 5:33 AM GMT
Challenge Unsuccessful
A massive decision has gone against Mirabai Chanu's rival. Jourdan Delacruz has been penalised for her elbow movement.
- 24 July 2021 5:32 AM GMT
Jourdan Delacruz
She will be attempting 89kg and does a great lift. But problems have arisen with the decision of the referee and an appeal has been made.
- 24 July 2021 5:30 AM GMT
Hou Zhihui
As the commentators say, " doesn't come much easier". She nails her first attempt at 88kg with much ease.
- 24 July 2021 5:27 AM GMT
Mirabai Chanu with her 2nd attempt
87kgs and.... she clears it yet again with a round of applause. Another confident show by the Indian and she is on well on track.
