Mirabai Chanu
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Mirabai Chanu's medal hopes swell after North Korea's withdrawal from Olympics
Other Sports | Apr 06, 2021, 04:11 PM ISTChanu stands to gain if North Korea sticks to its decision of withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics as her nearest rival in race to the berth is a North Korean.
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No Arjuna award for former Khel Ratna winners Sakshi Malik and Mirabai Chanu
Other Sports | Aug 21, 2020, 06:20 PM ISTThis was due to the fact that they had already won the Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour.
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Staying positive so that when time comes, I'll be fully ready for Tokyo Olympics, says Mirabai Chanu
Other Sports | Jul 29, 2020, 03:30 PM ISTWith thousands of sporting events from grassroots matches to global tournaments cancelled this year in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the ‘What's One More' film aims to connect communities as they eagerly await their return to active sport.
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2018 Khel Ratna winner Mirabai Chanu nominated for Arjuna Award
Other Sports | May 27, 2020, 07:31 PM ISTRagala Venkat Rahul and Punam Yadav are the other two nominations sent by the Indian Weightlifting Federation to the Sports Ministry.
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Mirabai requests TOPS Committee for foreign strength and conditioning coach
Other Sports | May 12, 2020, 03:10 PM ISTMirabai had suffered a lower back injury after the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, missing the 2018 Asian Games and the World Championships.
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Eager to resume training for giving my best in Olympics: Mirabai Chanu
Other Sports | May 11, 2020, 03:58 PM ISTThe lifters are currently staying at Sports Authority of India's National Center of Excellence in Patiala.
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All efforts will go waste if Olympics is cancelled, says worried Mirabai Chanu
Other Sports | Mar 22, 2020, 02:35 PM ISTFor the last four years, Mirabai has laboured for a successful Olympic outing but all she can think right now is about the fate of the July 24 to August 9 Tokyo Games, which could be postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak
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Mirabai Chanu sure-shot for her second Olympics, young Jeremy also set to qualify for Tokyo 2020
Other Sports | Mar 20, 2020, 04:43 PM ISTFormer world champion Chanu currently occupies third place in the women's 49kg world rankings following the cancellation of the Asian Championships.
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Mirabai Chanu betters own national record, lifts 203kg to win gold in Nationals
Other Sports | Feb 04, 2020, 08:35 PM ISTThe 25-year-old Manipuri, representing Railways here, lifted 88kg in snatch in her second attempt and 115kg in clean and jerk for a total of 203kg.
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Expect Mirabai Chanu to win gold at Olympics: Karnam Malleswari
Other Sports | Feb 01, 2020, 04:20 PM ISTIndia's Olympic bronze medallist Karnam Malleswari has said that Mirabai Chanu can bring gold medal at the 2020 Olympics.
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Weightlifting Ch'ship: Mirabai Chanu misses out on medal, finishes 4th
Other Sports | Sep 19, 2019, 10:05 PM ISTAce Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu narrowly missed out on a podium finish, as she finished fourth in the 49kg event at the World Weightlifting Championship.
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World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai Chanu eyes Olympic berth
Other Sports | Sep 17, 2019, 12:45 PM ISTMirabai made a strong comeback from a lower back injury that had kept her out of action for nearly nine months post the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Mirabai Chanu to lead seven-member Indian team in Weightlifting World Championship
Other Sports | Sep 09, 2019, 02:25 PM ISTMirabai Chanu, Jhilli Dalabehera, Sneha Soren and Rakhi Halder will represent India in women's event while Jeremy Lalrinnunga, Ajay Singh and Achinta Sheuli will take part in the men's event.
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Mirabai wins gold at Commonwealth Senior Weightlifting Championship
Other Sports | Jul 09, 2019, 03:49 PM ISTThe Indian contingent won 13 medals that included eight gold, three silver and two bronze medals in senior, junior and youth categories.
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Returning from Injury, Mirabai Chanu wins gold in first competitive meet
Other Sports | Feb 07, 2019, 03:01 PM ISTThe 24-year-old Manipuri lifted 82kg in snatch and 110kg in clean and jerk to finish on top of the podium after recovering from the injury, which required extensive physiotherapy.
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Year Ender 2018: Landmark year for Indian weightlifters but no getting away from dope shame either
Other Sports | Dec 18, 2018, 12:49 PM ISTIt could well have been the perfect year for Indian weightlifting but for a dope case that took some sheen away.
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Lifting 210 kgs can ensure medal in any world level competition: Mirabai Chanu
Other Sports | Sep 28, 2018, 06:46 PM ISTRecovering from a back-injury and hence won't take part in the World Championships to be held in November, an Olympic qualifying event.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates National Sports Awards winners
Other Sports | Sep 26, 2018, 05:41 PM ISTIn a series of tweets, the Prime Minister congratulated all the athletes and coaches who have been conferred with the awards.
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From Salman Khan buffs to 'ghar ki lassi', National Sports awardees display candor on fans' questions
Other Sports | Sep 25, 2018, 08:20 PM ISTThe National Awardees came together to reply to their fans in on a variety of subjects.
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Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25
Other Sports | Sep 20, 2018, 08:12 PM ISTStar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was among 20 sportspersons picked for the Arjuna Awards.