Key Points:
- Mirabai Chanu will be competing in her third Olympics.
- She won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Details:
- Arrival and Preparation:
- Chanu has arrived at the Olympic Village in Paris after training in France for several weeks.
- She is a significant medal hope for India in the Paris Olympics.
- Event Details:
- Chanu will compete in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event, scheduled for August 7.
Chanu’s Olympic Journey:
- Rio 2016:
- Made her Olympic debut but did not complete the event due to failing all three attempts in the clean & jerk section.
- Tokyo 2020:
- Made a remarkable comeback by winning silver.
Challenges and Achievements:
- Injuries:
- Chanu has struggled with injuries in recent years, causing her to miss several tournaments.
- Achievements:
- Despite setbacks, she has won three medals at the Commonwealth Games (two bronze) and a silver at the 2022 World Championships.
- Missed the Asian Games last year due to injuries.
TOPICS:
Paris Olympics