Mirabai Chanu qualifies for Commonwealth Video games 2022 in 55kg after successful gold in Singapore

Competing within the 55kg weight elegance for the primary time, Tokyo Olympics famous person Mirabai Chanu lifted 191kg (86kg+105kg) to win the gold medal within the 55kg class at Singapore World on Friday.

Mirabai Chanu qualifies for Commonwealth Video games 2022 in 55kg class (Photograph Courtesy: Mirabai Chanu)

HIGHLIGHTSMirabai Chanu gained a gold medal within the 55kg class in SingaporeShe has certified in each 49kg and 55kg for CWG 2022Mirabai competed for the primary time sinice her Olympics marketing campaign

Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu on Friday certified for the 2022 Commonwealth Video games within the 55 kg class. She sealed the berth after successful a gold medal within the Singapore Weightlifting World previous within the day.

Competing within the 55kg weight elegance for the primary time, Chanu lifted 191kg (86kg+105kg) to face on best of the rostrum in an uncompetitive box.

The second one-placed lifter — Australia’s Jessica Sewastenko’s perfect effort was once 167kg (77kg+90kg), a whopping 24kg not up to Chanu’s. Elly Cassandra Englebert of Malaysia completed 3rd with a perfect effort of 165kg (75kg+90kg).

The opposite 3 Indian lifters competing on day probably the most tournament — Sanket Sagar (55kg), Rishikanta Singh (55kg) and Bindyarani Devi (59kg)– additionally sealed Commonwealth Video games berths.

Having pulled out of the arena championships in December, this was once Chanu’s first aggressive tournament for the reason that ancient Tokyo Video games efficiency final July.

“7 months of intense coaching and my by no means finishing love for the game continues to repay as I qualify for the @CWG2022 within the 55kg and 49kg class,” Chanu stated in a tweet after the victory.

.@mirabai_chanu wins GOLDwith a complete carry of 191kg (Seize- 86kg and Blank & Jerk-105kg) in 55kg class on the ongoing Singapore #weightlifting World 2022

With this she secured her berth on the upcoming #CWG2022

Heartiest congratulations percent.twitter.com/4tn0GkE3D6

— Khelo India (@kheloindia) February 25, 2022

“I wish to prolong my due to our Ministry of Early life and Affairs, Weightlifting Federation of India, SAI and the entire different stakeholders who’ve helped me succeed in right here,” she added.

Chanu had pulled out of the arena championship to paintings on a brand new clutch method and head trainer Vijay Sharma was once thrilled to look the development the Manipuri has made within the phase, which was once as soon as regarded as her weak spot.

She with ease lifted 81kg, 84kg and 86kg in her 3 clutch makes an attempt right here.

The 27-year-old Chanu has additionally certified for the CWG within the 49kg weight class at the foundation of her Commonwealth ratings. Alternatively, to maximize India’s possibilities of successful extra golds on the CWG, it’s anticipated that Chanu will compete within the new 55kg weight department.

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