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Asian Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu ends wait for maiden medal, clinches silver in women's 49kg category

Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting category at the Asian Games. She lifted a total of 198kg, with 87kg in snatch and 111kg in clean and jerk. This accomplishment ends her wait for a medal at the event three years after finishing fourth. During the…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Asian Games 2026: India's full schedule on September 23, Manu Bhaker, Mirabai Chanu medal events and timings

Asian Games 2026 India schedule today September 23: India will have a packed schedule at the Asian Games 2026 on September 23, with Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu leading the country's medal hopes. Bhaker will compete in the women's 10m air pistol, while Chanu takes part in the 49kg weightlifting…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Asian Games 2026: Manu Bhaker finishes fifth in 10m air pistol final

Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol individual final at the Asian Games 2026. She scored 181.1 points but was eliminated after the 18th shot with a score of 9.6. South Korea’s Choo Gaeun won the gold medal, setting a new Asian record. India’s women’s 10m air…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bracing for Olympic-level competition at Asian Games next month

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu prepares for a challenging Asian Games competition. She aims to secure the one major medal missing from her career. Chanu is diligently following a rigorous training regimen to stay injury-free. She has set a personal challenge not to return home until winning a medal. The athlete…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

School assembly headline August 26: Top national, international, business and sports news for students

School assembly headlines for August 26 cover major national developments, including the Supreme Court's ruling in the Tarun Tejpal case, Delhi's H1N1 surge and DRDO missile tech transfer. International news includes Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital and US-Iran sanctions tensions. Sports highlights feature India's dominant position against Sri Lanka…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

School Assembly News Headlines, August 24, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

India's ICMR assures citizens that there is no new strain of H1N1, encouraging public calm during the current situation. In Kolkata, protests arise regarding a political office constructed on Waqf land. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu amplifies efforts to capture a tiger linked to two fatalities. In international news, Pakistan's Deputy Prime…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Mirabai Chanu eyes maiden Asian Games medal as she leads India's weightlifting squad

Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting team at the Asian Games 2026. She aims to secure her first Asian Games medal in the 49kg category. Gyaneshwari Yadav and Harjinder Kaur will also compete in their respective weight classes. Rishikanta Singh Chanambam is the sole male weightlifter in the squad. India…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

PM Modi meets CWG medallists: Lauds Lovlina for objecting to distorted India map; feeds laddus to Mirabai

The athletes shared light-hearted anecdotes during the interaction with Prime Minister Modi. The Prime Minister acknowledged the athletes' efforts and their inspirational role. Medallists discussed their Commonwealth Games journey and personal challenges with the PM.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

"All the required facilities are just one call away": Indian weightlifting coach Vijay praises govt support after 8 CWG2026 medals

A total of eight medals were secured by the Indian weightlifting contingent at the CWG 2026, with a gold medal, six silver medals and a bronze medal. The highlight was the gold by Mirabai Chanu in the women's 48 kg category, marking a hat-trick of Commonwealth golds.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

'Very happy to win medal for India': Mirabai Chanu after historic 3rd CWG Gold

India's weightlifting contingent returned to New Delhi after a successful campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, with Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu expressing pride in winning Gold, her third successive yellow metal for the country and overall the fourth medal since the 2014 edition of the multi-sport event. She had…

The Economic Times · Aug 2