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.
Indian weightlifter and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu is determined to make her mark at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. She recognizes that staying injury-free and improving her techniques will be crucial in the highly competitive 49 kg division. Despite multiple injuries in the past, Mirabai has shown resilience and is determined to become the first Indian weightlifter to win two Olympic medals. With strict management of her training and recovery, Mirabai is hopeful to make a strong comeback at the Paris Olympics and potentially break her personal best of 88 kgs in snatch to lift at least 90 kg.