Mirabai Chanu earns silver in 49kg weightlifting at Asian Games 2026
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: At the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the 49‑kilogram category, lifting a total of 215 kilograms. North Korean athlete Ri Song Gum took gold with a record‑breaking 215‑kilogram total, completing a hat‑trick of Asian Games titles. The event highlighted the high level of competition in the weightlifting program and underscored Chanu’s continued prominence in the sport.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 25% left, 50% center, 25% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): Times of India
Sources
- Roshibina Devi wins silver, falls short against China's Xiaoyu in final — Times of India (right-leaning)
- Asian Games 2026: Post the clouds, a silver lining — How Mirabai conquered the continental challenge — The New Indian Express (center)
- North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold — The New Indian Express (center)
- Asian Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu wins silver in 49kg weightlifting — The Hindu (left-leaning)