After historic CWG gold, Mirabai Chanu declares Asian Games 'make-or-break'
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is shifting her focus to the Asian Games after her recent success at the Commonwealth Games. She views the upcoming event as a critical opportunity to secure a medal that has eluded her career.
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Chanu's dedication highlights the intense physical and mental pressures faced by elite athletes managing recurring injuries.
NEW DELHI: There is little left for Saikhom Mirabai Chanu to conquer at the Commonwealth Games.A record-extending third consecutive CWG gold medal in Glasgow has only strengthened her status as the undisputed queen of Commonwealth weightlifting. Add the silver she won in her debut Games in 2014, and Mirabai now stands as the most successful weightlifting athlete in CWG history. Yet, less than 24 hours after standing atop the podium once again, the Tokyo Olympic silver medallist had already turned the page."The very next day after winning gold, I started preparing for the Asian Games. I started training the next day itself," Mirabai told TOI upon her return to India on Sunday afternoon. For the 32-year-old, the celebrations are over.
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