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Fourth Place Heartbreaks Continue For India At Paris Olympics As Mirabai Chanu Misses Medal

Mirabai Chanu Saikhom added to India's fourth-place heartbreaks at the Paris Olympics as the Tokyo Games silver medalist finished fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting competition.

Mirabai Chanu Saikhom of India competes during the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. AP/Kin Cheung

Mirabai Chanu Saikhom added to India's fourth-place heartbreaks at the Paris Olympics as the Tokyo Games silver medalist finished fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting competition. (Medal Table | Schedule & Results | Full Coverage)

The fourth-place finish for Chanu adds to India's growing list of near-misses at the Paris Olympics. The curse of the fourth place seems to be haunting the Indian contingent, with athletes consistently falling just short of the podium.

The 29-year-old Indian weightlifting sensation, who clinched silver at the Tokyo Olympics, managed a total lift of 199kg (88kg+111kg) at the South Paris Arena. Despite her valiant effort, Chanu was unable to secure a podium finish.

It was 3kgs less than what she lifted at the Tokyo Olympics (202 kg) for a silver medal.

China's Hou Zhihui successfully defended her title with an impressive total of 206kg (89kg+117kg) and also set an Olympic Record, while Romania's Mihaela Cambei claimed the silver with a total of 205kg (93kg+112kg).

While Surodchana Khambao bagged the bronze for her effort of 200kg (88kg+112kg).

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