The Women's 49 kg weightlifting competitions at the

2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the ...

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took place on 24 July at the

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Hou Zhihui Hou Zhihui (; born 18 March 1997) is a Chinese weightlifter, Olympic champion, World champion, and two-time Asian champion competing in the women's 49 kg category. As of 2021, she has set eleven senior world records throughout her career. ...

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Saikhom Mirabai Chanu Saikhom Mirabai Chanu ( Meitei pronunciation: /sái.kʰom mi.ra.bái cə.nu/; born 8 August, 1994) is an Indian weightlifter. 27-year-old Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 201 kg to win the Gold Medal which was also India's third medal after at ...

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's Windy Cantika Aisah sweeps the podium. They claimed gold, silver and bronze medals respectively.

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Results

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