India, Oct. 3 -- Mirabai Chanu, one of the most uber-popular athletes from India, extended her glittering record at the World Championships as he won a silver medal in the 48kg category in Forde, Norway. Chanu, who was the world champion in 2017 and a silver medallist in 2022, registered a total lift of 199kg -- 84kg in snatch and 115kg in clean and jerk, to walk away with the silver medal.

Chanu did not have an ideal start as the 31-year-old struggled in the snatch category, failing twice at the 87kg mark. However, she brought out her best in the clean and jerk category, successfully lifting in all three attempts.

She completed the lifts of 109kg, 112kg and 115kg with ease in the clean and jerk category. The last time she was able to l...