From Injury to Podium: Chanu’s Road to Asian Games Silver

After missing the 2018 Asian Games due to injury and battling a thigh problem at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, 32‑year‑old Mirabai Chanu made a remarkable comeback at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Her 198 kg total secured the silver medal, ending a long wait for a podium finish. The achievement follows her earlier silver at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and underscores her resilience after years of setbacks.