FORDE((Norway): Olympic medallist and India’s star lifter Mirabai Chanu claimed the silver medal overall with a 199kg total, in the ongoing World Weightlifting Championships in Førde, Norway, on Friday in the 48kg division.

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea weightlifter Ri Song-gum dominated the 48kg division, winning three gold medals, sweeping the 48kg division on the opening day of competition, as per Olympics.com.

En route to her second-straight overall world title, Ri snatched 91kg before a successful 122kg clean and jerk, a new world record. Her overall total of 213kg is also a world record.

Thailand’s Thanyathon Sukcharoen claimed the bronze medal with a total of 198kg. The competition will continue in Førde, Norway, with the women’s 53kg division and men’s 60kg weight class

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