Question: Who has created a new World Record in the women’s 49kg Clean and Jerk with a massive 119 kg lift at Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent?
(a) Mirabai Chanu
(b) Punam Yadav
(c) Karnam Malleswari
(d) Santoshi Matsa
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 17 April 2021,Mirabai Chanu set a new World Record in the women’s 49kg Clean and Jerk with a massive 119 kg lift at Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent.
- The 26-year-old Indian won the bronze medal at the event.
- The gold medal went to Hou Zhihui of China who created a new world record in snatch.
- Asian Games, held once every 4yrs, is the 2nd largest multi-sport event after Olympics.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay