The women's weightlifting 49kg event in Paris 2024 Olympics has ended in disappointment for Indian sports fans, with both Mirabai Chanu and Avinash Sable missing out on medals. Chanu, who won a silver medal in Tokyo, finished fourth in the competition while Sable finished 11th in the men's 3000m steeplechase. The day's events also saw Vinesh Phogat lose out on a potential silver medal due to a weight cut issue and Antim Panghal suffer a first-round loss.
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu Disappoints at Paris 2024 Olympics
Indian weightlifting star Saikhom Mirabai Chanu's hopes of claiming another Olympic medal ended in disappointment at the 2024 Paris Games. Chanu, who won a silver medal in Tokyo, finished just short of the podium, placing fourth in the women's 49kg event.
Chanu's Performance
Chanu entered the competition as one of the favorites, having dominated the 49kg category in recent years. However, she struggled to find her best form in Paris, lifting a total weight of 195kg, which was 10kg shy of the bronze medalist.
Other Indian Results
Along with Chanu, Avinash Sable also failed to medal in Paris. The steeplechaser, who had a strong showing in the semifinals, finished 11th in the men's 3000m steeplechase.
Disappointment for Phogat and Panghal
In other Indian disappointments, wrestler Vinesh Phogat narrowly missed out on a silver medal in the women's 53kg freestyle wrestling due to a weight cut issue. Boxer Antim Panghal suffered a first-round loss in the women's flyweight category.
Background
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is a two-time Olympic medalist, having won silver in Tokyo and bronze in Rio de Janeiro. She has been the dominant force in the women's 49kg weightlifting category for several years, winning multiple world and continental championships.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why did Mirabai Chanu finish fourth in Paris?
Chanu's performance fell short of her usual standards, and she was unable to match the lifts of the medalists.
2. Who won the gold medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting?
The gold medal was won by Hou Zhihui of China, with Jiang Huihua of China taking silver and Hiromi Miyake of Japan winning bronze.
3. What was Vinesh Phogat's issue before her wrestling match?
Phogat was forced to cut weight quickly before her match, which affected her performance and led to her losing out on a potential medal.
4. Did India win any medals in the Paris 2024 Games?
No, India did not win any medals in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
5. What are Mirabai Chanu's plans for the future?
Chanu has not yet announced her future plans, but she is likely to continue competing in the sport of weightlifting.
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