• Mirabai Chanu wins her first Asian Games medal, securing silver in the women's 49kg category.
• Chanu lifted a total of 198kg, while Ri Song Gum of North Korea won gold with a new world record total.
• Ri Song Gum broke three world records during the event, marking North Korea's first gold of the games.
• This medal ends India’s 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal since 1998.
• Chanu is India's most decorated weightlifter with multiple global titles and Olympic recognition.

India's Mirabai Chanu has won her maiden Asian Games medal, clinching silver in the women's 49kg category at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center, where she lifted a total of 198 kg (87 kg in snatch and 111 kg in clean and jerk). This achievement comes after a long pursuit for an Asian Games medal, having previously finished fourth in 2023 due to injury and missed the 2018 event altogether. according to Indiatimes and Al Jazeera.

Ri Song Gum of North Korea dominated the competition, winning gold and breaking three world records, lifting a total of 215 kg. Her lifts included 94 kg in the snatch and 121 kg in the clean and jerk, which shattered previous world records. Ri's performance not only earned her the gold but also made history as she became the first woman to win three Asian Games weightlifting gold medals. This collection of records marked a significant achievement for North Korea at the games. South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera report.

Chanu's silver medal also addresses India's long-standing wait for a weightlifting medal at the Asian Games, a drought that lasted 28 years since Karnam Malleswari won silver in 1998. Chanu's accolades include multiple Commonwealth gold medals and a notable silver from the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, further solidifying her status as India's most celebrated weightlifter. The competition saw tight results, with Indonesia's Wijayana Luluk Diana taking home bronze with a total lift of 191 kg. Indiatimes and South China Morning Post highlight these significant results.