- Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (24), the Former world champion weightlifter won the women’s 49kg category gold medal to open India’s account at 6thQatar International Cup being held in Doha.
- Chanu lifted 83kgin snatch and 111kg in clean and jerk to finish on top of podium. However, her performance was way below her personal best of 201 kg which she lifted during this year’s World Championships in Thailand.
- The French duo of Anais Michel (172kg) and Manon Lorentz (165kg) took won the silver and bronze medals respectively.
