Mirabai Chanu comes agonisingly close to a medal before disappointing in Paris

Mirabai Chanu’s quest for a second consecutive Olympic medal was always going to be a challenging endeavor, given her age and injury-plagued physique. Nevertheless, it was not an impossible feat. However, the renowned Indian lifter did not do herself any favors by delivering a performance that was significantly below her best in Paris, leaving her with no choice but to endure the pain of finishing fourth.