Mirabai Chanu Eyes Maiden Asian Games Medal as She Leads India's Weightlifting Squad

Mirabai Chanu Eyes Maiden Asian Games Medal, Set To Lead India's Weightlifting Squad

Olympic medallist and former world champion Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting squad at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, where she will aim to win the only major multi-sport medal missing from her illustrious career.

Mirabai Chanu eyes maiden Asian Games medal as she leads India's weightlifting squad

Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting team at the Asian Games 2026. She aims to secure her first Asian Games medal in the 49kg category. Gyaneshwari Yadav and Harjinder Kaur will also compete in their respective weight classes. Rishikanta Singh Chanambam is the sole male weightlifter in the squad. India seeks its first-ever weightlifting gold medal at the event.

Mirabai Chanu eyes maiden Asian Games medal as she leads Indias weightlifting squad - The Tribune

Olympic medallist and former world champion Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting squad at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, where she will aim to win the only major multi-sport medal missing from her illustrious career

Mirabai Chanu leads India’s weightlifting team at Asian Games 2026