Mirabai wins 3 silver in Asian Junior Weightlifting

New Delhi, Mar 9: India opened their medal account in the Asian Junior Weightlifting Championships with Saikhom Mirabai Chanu winning three sliver in women’s 48kg category at Bangsaen in Thailand today.

Chanu lifted 75kg in snatch, 93kg in clean and Jerk and 168kg in total lift.

In men’s 56kg category, Apurba Chetia stood sixth with a total lift of 233kg — 105kg in snatch and 128kg in clean and jerk. (PTI)