Commonwealth Games Medalist Bindyarani Deviは、全国大会でのMirabai Chanuの記録を破ります

Bindyarani Devi broke the national record set up by Mirabai Chanu in the women’s 55kg weightlifting category at the 2025 National Games in Uttarakhand. She lifted 88kg in the snatch, surpassing the previous record of 86kg, which was owned by Mirabai Chanu, a 49kg Olympic medallist. Bindyarani represented Manipur at the National Games and was thrilled to achieve this milestone, especially because she idolises Chanu.

A special bond with Mirabai Chanu

Bindyarani’s connection with Chanu goes beyond admiration; it’s personal. In her early days, Bindyarani faced financial difficulties, which could have hindered her weightlifting career. Chanu, recognising her potential, gifted Bindyarani a pair of weightlifting shoes when she couldn’t afford them. “She [Chanu] 私はリフティングシューズを買うためのお金がないことを知っていましたが、彼女は私にそれらの靴を与える前に二度と考えていませんでした。 Bindyaraniは、Commonwealth Gamesでメダルを獲得した後に思い出しました。

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55 kgの女性の重量挙げのドメイン

Besides her new national record in snatch, Bindyarani also holds records in clean and jerk and the total lift in the women’s 55kg category. She achieved the clean and jerk record with a 116 kg lift and a total of 202 kg during the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. At the National Games, Bindyarani shone again by lifting a total of 201 kg, which secured her the gold medal.