Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mirabai Chanu Prioritizes Asian Games Over CWG
Mirabai Chanu, an Indian weightlifter who won a silver medal at the Olympics, has decided not to give her full effort at the Commonwealth Games.
She wants to save her energy for the Asian Games, which are coming up soon.
She thinks it's important to do well there because she hasn't won a medal at the Asian Games yet.
She also plans to move up to a higher weight category after the Asian Games because it will be easier on her body.
She has won many medals, including at the Commonwealth Games, and hopes to add more to her collection.
Mirabai Chanu will not attempt a 90kg snatch at the Commonwealth Games to conserve energy for the Asian Games.
She aims to win a medal at the Asian Games, the only major honor missing from her career.
Chanu is the favorite in the women's 48kg category at the Commonwealth Games.
She plans to move up to the 53kg category after the Asian Games due to Olympic weight class changes.
Chanu emphasized the importance of strict diet and hard work in response to India's reduced weightlifting quota.
- Who
- Mirabai Chanu, Indian weightlifter and Olympic silver medallist
- What
- Decision to prioritize Asian Games over Commonwealth Games
- When
- Commonwealth Games in July 2023, Asian Games in September-October 2023
- Where
- Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Asian Games in Japan
- Why
- To conserve energy and focus on achieving a maiden podium finish at the Asian Games
Focus on Commonwealth Games
Focus on Asian Games
Performance Goals
Focus on Commonwealth Games
Maximize performance at the Commonwealth Games to secure a third successive gold.
Focus on Asian Games
Conserve energy for the Asian Games to achieve a maiden podium finish.
Training Strategy
Focus on Commonwealth Games
Train intensively for the Commonwealth Games.
Focus on Asian Games
Train with the Asian Games as the priority, adjusting efforts accordingly.
- Athlete
- Mirabai Chanu
- Event
- Commonwealth Games and Asian Games
- Category
- Women's 48kg
- Asian Games Dates
- September 19 to October 4, 2023
- Future Category
- 53kg