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World Championships: Mirabai withdraws due to back issue, Gyaneshwari finishes 8th
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- Commonwealth Games silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav finished a creditable eighth in the women's 53kg event at the IWF World Championships on Thursday while star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu withdrew from the competition due to a back issue.
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Oct 29, 2026 · Updated 10/30/2026, 4:40:13 AM · Reported with: Times of India Sports, NDTV Sports, India Today Sports
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Times of India Sports — Mirabai Chanu pulls out of World Championships; Gyaneshwari finishes eighthNDTV Sports — Mirabai Chanu Withdraws From World Championships Due To Back Pain, Gyaneshwari Yadav Ends EighthIndia Today Sports — World Championships: Mirabai withdraws due to back issue, Gyaneshwari finishes 8thUp next · Sports
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