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 4:17 AM GMT
Just over half an hour to go.
Will weightlifting finally see India win its first medal at the Tokyo Olympics?
- 24 July 2021 3:16 AM GMT
The anticipation is high
All eyes will be on Mirabai Chanu, stay tuned!
Click here for an excellent read on the excitement surrounding Mirabai Chanu's event. Hailing from Manipur, the world champion will be watched on by eager fans from across the country but none shall compare to how her home state will be supporting her.
- 24 July 2021 2:27 AM GMT
That concludes Group B!
Cuba's Montero Ramos Ludia Marguiela tops Group B with a total of 178Kg.
She managed 82Kg in Snatch and 95 in Clean and Jerk
India's superstar Mirabai Chanu is in Group A, which includes a stronger group of lifters, will begin shortly
- 24 July 2021 1:37 AM GMT
Wondering who will be Mirabai's toughest competition today?
The top 3 contenders that can derail Mirabai's Olympic Campaign:
Zhihui Hou
- 24 July 2021 12:53 AM GMT
Did You Know?
Mirabai Chanu holds the World Record at Clean and Jerk. She lifted a whopping 119Kg at the Asian Championships, Tashkent (UZB) 2021, where she won a Bronze Medal.
