Mirabai Chanu Determined Despite Narrow Miss at Paris Olympics

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu narrowly missed out on a medal by finishing fourth in the women's 49kg event at the Paris Olympics. Chanu vowed to work harder for future competitions, promising to deliver her best performance next time.

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu expressed her disappointment after finishing fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics, vowing to work harder for future competitions. Chanu narrowly missed a medal, securing fourth place with a combined total of 199kg.

In a video posted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Chanu said, "I tried my best to win a medal for the country but I missed it today. It is a part of the game, and we sometimes win and sometimes lose. Next time I will work harder to win a medal for the country. I will try my best and will deliver my best performance in the next game."

Chanu's performance marked another fourth-place finish for India in Paris, with her weight comprised of the snatch and clean-and-jerk events. China's Hou Zhihui won gold with a total of 206kg, Romania's Mihaela Valentina Cambei took silver with 205kg, and Thailand's Surodchana Khambao claimed bronze with 200kg.

(With inputs from agencies.)