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Mirabai Chanu’s Silver: First Asian Games Medal

24 September 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSMirabai Chanu’sSilver: First AsianGames Medal24 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu finally opened her Asian Games medal account with a silver in September 2026.

Key facts

  • Medal: silver for Mirabai Chanu (India).
  • Her total: 198 kg combined.
  • Significance for her: her first Asian Games medal.

Podium detail

MedalLifterTotal
GoldGum Un-hee (North Korea)215 kg, world record
SilverMirabai Chanu (India)198 kg

Exam angle

  • Medal colour and total for Chanu: silver, 198 kg.
  • Gold medallist and country: Gum Un-hee, North Korea.
  • Record figure: 215 kg total.

Test yourself

1. Which medal did Mirabai Chanu win at the Asian Games in September 2026?

She won silver, her first Asian Games medal.

2. What combined weight did Mirabai Chanu lift to win Asian Games silver?

She lifted a combined 198 kg.

3. Who won the Asian Games gold in this event with a world-record 215 kg total?

North Korea's Gum Un-hee set the 215 kg world record.

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