Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal at the World Weightlifting Championships in the 48kg category, marking a significant achievement for Indian weightlifting in a year shadowed by doping concerns. After an injury layoff, Chanu also won gold at the Commonwealth Championships. Despite her success, she did not achieve her personal best or the coveted 90kg snatch lift. The International Weightlifting Federation's reclassification of Olympic weight categories means Chanu will eventually need to compete in the 53kg class.