Mirabai Chanu dominated her opponents from the start, winning another historic gold medal for India at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Indian weightlifter opened a staggering 12kg lead after the snatch round and in her first attempt at 109kg in the clean and snatch round, sealed her gold.
Meanwhile, Chanu equaled her personal best in the snatch round with her attempt at 88kg, while adding another feather to her cap by equaling the Commonwealth Games record in the 49kg weight category.
Following the 27-year-old’s gold-winning performance, Twitter went into overdrive as wishes for Mirabai continued to pour in. PM Narendra Modi congratulated Imphal weightlifter, among many other leading figures, on social media.
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“The exceptional @mirabai_chanu makes India proud again! Every Indian is delighted to have won a gold and set a new Commonwealth record at the Birmingham Games. Her success inspires several Indians, especially novice athletes,” wrote PM Modi.
the exceptional @mirabai_chanu makes India proud again! Every Indian is delighted to have won gold and set a new Commonwealth record at the Birmingham Games. Her success inspires several Indians, especially novice athletes. pic.twitter.com/e1vtmKnD65— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2022
Check out some of the top reactions to Mirabai Chanu’s gold-winning performance:
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Indian weightlifters hold the Indian flag high.
Well done @mirabai_chanu. You have shown remarkable courage and tenacity. The nation is proud of your achievement. pic.twitter.com/E6JarnMoWm— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 30, 2022
India strikes first gold medal at the #commonwealth games 2022
Mirabai Chanu wins GOLD medal in 49kg women’s weightlifting making India proudCongratulations @mirabai_chanu ! pic.twitter.com/cJwG6lF0Yt— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 30, 2022
She is Shakti!
She is Nari Shakti!Congratulations with @mirabai_chanu on winning India’s first gold medal in #Weightlifting Bee #CWG2022.
A billion dollar salute to the Golden Girl!#CWG2022India #India4CWG2022 #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/bydbQt8ndS— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) July 30, 2022
Mirabai Chanu!
The bags first #commonwealth games 2022!#TitansOfTheGames #Birmingham2022 #MirabaiChanu pic.twitter.com/SxlrQuJTvm
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) July 30, 2022
Name a better Commonwealth Games duo….we wait
Mirabai Chanu brings India’s scoop #IndiaAtB2022 | #B2022 | @mirabai_chanu | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/iFZsC29Nr6— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) July 30, 2022
Superd..First gold #CWG2022 @mirabai_chanu pic.twitter.com/dsw79EbNus— MC Mary Come OLY (@MangteC) July 30, 2022
Mirabai Chanu n Neeraj are already lining up to become legends in their respective sports for India.
Both won medals in Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championship, World Championship etcToday she lifted 29 kg more than the silver medalist, it was just unbelievable. — JustIn (@JustIn_babu1) July 30, 2022
Indians after seeing @mirabai_chanu #MirabaiChanu #CommonwealthGames2022 #weightlifting pic.twitter.com/T1reLY7Tyf— Md Khaseem (@md_khaseem18) July 30, 2022
तिरंगा प्यारा, ऊंचा रहे हमार
Congratulations pic.twitter.com/MGDqucfziR— राष्ट्रवादी @narendramodi भक्त (@VPandey2210) July 30, 2022
Mirabai literally owned the podium, surpassing the field by lifting 201kg (88kg + 113kg), which was a massive 29kg more than runner-up Marie Hanitra Roilya Ranaivosoa’s 172kg (76kg + 96kg) from Mauritius, while Canadian Hannah Kaminski another one kilogram (74kg+97kg).
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While others started around 60, Mirabai immediately lifted 86 kg in her first attempt to get away from the field, and equaled her personal best of 88 kg in the second attempt. She went for a record 90 kg, but failed.
In clean and jerk she started lifting 109 kg and that successful attempt sealed her and India’s first gold. She returned for a successful 113kg lift, but was unable to complete the 115kg on her final attempt.
With inputs from PTI
