Ahmedabad, Aug. 25 -- Former world champion and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu made a victorious return to action with a gold medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships at Ahmedabad on Monday.

In her first competition since the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chanu lifted a combined 193 kg (84kg snatch+109kg clean and jerk) to not only top the podium but also book a direct ticket to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as per Olympics.com.

Taking part in the women's 48 kg category, Mirabai's best snatch lift came in her second attempt after missing her first attempt. She tried 87 kg in her third attempt, but failed to get a valid lift.

The Olympic medalist started the clean and jerk category well with a brilliant lift of 105 kg and ...