Published 14:44 IST, July 22nd 2024
Paris Olympics: How have Olympic-bound Indian weightlifters performed in last 4 years
In the past four years, IND weightlifters have achieved success, including Mirabai Chanu's silver medal at Tokyo Olympics and qualification for Paris 2024.
- SportFit
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Emerging as a sport with increasing popularity and respect over years is weightlifting in India. A good weightlifting medal performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 might greatly improve the sport's standing in the nation. It might draw more young people towards weightlifting, therefore producing a new generation of sportsmen. Apart from honouring athletic brilliance, a gold in weightlifting will inspire and encourage future weightlifters all throughout India to follow their sports aspirations with vigour and commitment.
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu eyes glory for India with Paris Olympics 2024
The Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is ready to show great performance at the next Paris Olympics. She is projected to excel on the international scene and maybe win a medal for her nation with her extraordinary power, willfulness, and abilities. Mirabai Chanu, well-known for her commitment and outstanding weightlifting record, has won over supporters and is getting ready to leave her stamp on the much-awaited event.
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, a silver medallist from Tokyo 2020, has obtained India's only weightlifting quota for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Finishing third in Group B at the IWF World Cup 2024 in Phuket helped her to win her berth.
Weightlifters had to comply with particular requirements including participation in the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships and the 2024 IWF World Cup if they were eligible for the Summer Games. Attending the weigh-in at the 2023 World Championships, Chanu chose not to lift in order to keep her fitness for the Asian Games.
Lifters also had to participate in at least three of the following competitions: the 2022 World Championships, 2023 Continental Championships, 2023 Grand Prix 1, 2023 Grand Prix II, and 2024 Continental Championships. Chanu marked her presence in the 2023 Grand Prix II, and competed in the 2022 World Championships, and 2023 Asian Championships, so meeting these criteria.
Total Medals Won by Indian Weightlifters in Major Tournaments
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| World Championships Final | 3 | 8 | 5 | 16 |
| World Championships | 4 | 20 | 10 | 34 |
| Asian Games | 0 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Commonwealth Games | 46 | 51 | 36 | 133 |
| Total | 53 | 85 | 61 | 199 |
Notable Performances at Summer Olympics
| Year | Event | Player | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Women's 69 kg | Karnam Malleswari | 3rd place, bronze medalist |
| 2000 | Women's 53 kg | Sanamacha Chanu | 6th place |
| 2004 | Women's 48 kg | Kunjarani Devi | 4th place |
| 2012 | Women's 48 kg | Ngangbam Soniya Chanu | 7th place |
| 2020 | Women's 49 kg | Saikhom Mirabai Chanu | 2nd place, silver medalist |
Updated 14:44 IST, July 22nd 2024