Rosina Randafiarison: All you need to know about Mirabai Chanu’s opponent in weightlifting women's 49kg final at Paris Olympics 2024
Rosina Randafiarison will be a force to be reckoned with as Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Mirabai Chanu aims to retain a podium finish in the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday (August 7). Born on December 29, 1999, in Madagascar, Randafiarison has become a prominent figure in the world of weightlifting and rose to prominence with her performance at the 2023 World Championships in Riyadh.
Randafiarison's weightlifting journey began with her debut at the 2016 African Weightlifting Championships, where she placed 4th in the 48kg category. Over the years, she has made significant strides, marked by numerous victories and medals and now she has set her eyes on a podium finish on her Olympic debut.
Rosina Randafiarison's Career Achievements and Highlights
2023 World Championships, Riyadh
- Event: Women’s 45kg
- Medal: Three Silver medals
2019 African Weightlifting Championships
- Event: Women’s 45kg
- Medal: Gold
2019 African Games
- Event: Women’s 45kg
- Medal: Gold
2019 African Junior Championships
- Event: Women’s 49kg
- Medal: Gold
2019 Zone 2 African Championship
- Event: Women’s 49kg
- Medal: Gold
2018 5th International Solidarity Championships
- Event: Women’s 45kg
- Medal: Gold
2017 African Weightlifting Championships
- Event: Women’s 48kg
- Medal: Silver
2016 African Weightlifting Championships
- Event: Women’s 48kg
- Rank: 4th
Rosina Randafiarison's path to the Paris 2024 Olympics
Randafiarison secured her qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics through her outstanding performance at the 2023 World Championships in Riyadh, where she won three silver medals in the women’s 45kg category.
Rosina Randafiarison’s recent form and performance
Randafiarison has showcased her consistent performance and resilience in recent competitions. At the 2023 World Championships in Riyadh, Randafiarison claimed three silver medals in the 45kg weight category.
She set a new personal best total of 170kg, improving her previous record by 14kg. Notably, her silver in the snatch competition marked the first time an athlete from Madagascar secured a world medal in any Olympic sport.
49kg Weightlifting Event Details
The 49kg women's weightlifting final event, which will see Rosina Randafiarison compete against the likes of Mirabai Chanu, Beatriz Piron, is set to be played on August 7, 2024, at 11.00 PM IST.