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Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver at World Weightlifting Championships 2025.

Sports | Dated: 11 Dec 2025

Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the women's 49kg category at the IWF World Weightlifting Championships 2025 held in Paris, France. She lifted a total of 200kg (88kg in Snatch + 112kg in Clean & Jerk). This marks her triumphant return to the podium after recovering from a recent injury.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • China's Jiang Huihua won the gold medal with a total lift of 205kg.
  • This is Mirabai Chanu's third medal at the World Championships, having previously won Gold in 2017 and Silver in 2022.
  • Her performance earns her crucial ranking points for the upcoming Asian Games.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Winner: Mirabai Chanu (Silver).
  • Event: World Championships 2025.
  • Category: 49kg Women.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who won the silver medal in the 49kg category at the IWF World Weightlifting Championships 2025?

Correct Answer: Mirabai Chanu

🚀 Quick Recap:

About IWF

  • HQ – Lausanne, Switzerland
  • President – Mohammed Jalood