Mirabai Chanu Claims Silver, North Korean Lifter Sets World Records

On October 4th, 2025, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu claimed the silver medal at the ongoing World Weightlifting Championships in Forde, Norway. Chanu lifted a total of 199kg in the 48kg division, showcasing her continued excellence on the global stage.

The gold medal in the 48kg category was won by Ri Song-gum from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Ri swept the competition, setting new world records in the snatch (91kg), clean and jerk (122kg), and total (213kg). Her dominant performance cemented her status as the top lifter in the 48kg division.

Rounding out the podium was Thailand's Thanyathon Sukcharoen, who took the bronze medal with a total lift of 198kg. The competition in the women's 53kg and men's 60kg events is set to continue in the coming days.

Chanu, who won gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in August, has maintained her position as one of India's star weightlifters. She previously won gold at the 2017 World Championships and silver in the 49kg category in 2022.

Joining Chanu on India's squad for the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships are several other talented lifters, including Lovepreet Singh, who won bronze at the Commonwealth Games earlier this year.