Mirabai Chanu to participate in World Championships only to complete formalities
Mirabai Chanu, the 2017 World Championships gold medalist, will not be lifting weights at the upcoming event. she will only be participating to complete the necessary formalities for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Chanu will travel to Riyadh for the World Championships, but she will not lift any weights. She will only give her weight and complete the mandatory protocols, such as the doping test.
Chanu could have skipped the World Championships, but she decided to participate because it was a mandatory event for Olympic qualification. At the Asian Games, Chanu will be aiming to lift 90kg in the snatch. This is a weight she has not been able to lift before. Her coach, Vijay Sharma, said that they have been training specifically for this goal. Sharma also said that they have to be careful with Chanu’s workload because she is getting older and the chances of injuries increase with age.
Mirabai Chanu’s focus on the Asian Games
Chanu is determined to win a medal at the Asian Games. She has been training hard for this goal and is confident that she can achieve it. She is also aware of the risks involved in lifting heavy weights, but she is willing to take them to achieve her dream.
Mirabai Chanu is a role model for many young athletes in India. She is an inspiration to all those who dream of achieving great things.
Mirabai Chanu’s coach on her preparations
Chanu’s coach, Vijay Sharma, said that she is in good shape and is ready for the Asian Games. He said they have been training specifically for the snatch and that she is confident that she can lift 90kg.
Sharma also said that they are taking care of Chanu’s workload and they are not putting too much pressure on her. He said that they want her to be healthy and fit for the Asian Games.
Chanu’s chances of winning a medal
Chanu is one of the favourites to win a medal at the Asian Games. She is the current world record holder in clean jerk and is one of the strongest lifters in the world. However, she will face tough competition from other lifters, such as Hou Zhihui of China and Deng Wei of China.
Chanu will need to be at her best if she wants to win a medal. She will need to lift her personal best in the snatch and jerk. But if she can do that, she will be a strong contender for the gold medal.
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