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#CWG2022 : India Gets First Gold Medal ; Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Wins In 49 Kg Category For A Total Lift Of 201 Kg
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Indian weightlifters are having dream start to the CWG 2022, after clinching Silver and Bronze medals , Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu defends her title and gives India the first gold at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Saturday in the 49 kg category for a total lift of 201 Kg, thus setting a game record for the category.
Mirabai lifted a total of kg (88kg in Snatch & in C&J); huge 29kg more than 2nd placed lifter. She created New Games record in Snatch, C&J & Total
In clean and jerk lifting a 109 kg in her first attempt and then going better and lifting 113 kgs in her second attempt in the 49 kg category.
PM Narendra Modi congratulates CWG gold winner, Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu over her achievement, says India is proud in a tweet .
The exceptional @mirabai_chanu makes India proud once again! Every Indian is delighted that she’s won a Gold and set a new Commonwealth record at the Birmingham Games. Her success inspires several Indians, especially budding athletes. pic.twitter.com/e1vtmKnD65
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2022
