Tokyo Olympics silver-medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu stands a chance to get medal upgrade in the 49kg women’s weightlifting competition. China’s Hou Zhizhi, who bagged the gold in the category, will be tested by anti-doping authorities. If Zhizhi fails the dope test, Chanu will be awarded the gold.
China's Hou Zhihui set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116) on Saturday.
However, Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 202 kg (87kg+115kg) and became the first Indian weightlifter to win a silver at Olympics.
The rules clearly state, if an athlete fails the doping test, then the athlete who has won silver, will be awarded the gold.
