Mirabai Chanu's Return and Weightlifting's Challenges in 2025

Mirabai Chanu, a famous weightlifter, talked about how people think athletes eat a lot.

But actually, weightlifters like her have to be very careful about what they eat to stay in their weight class.

She shared that her diet includes simple foods like boiled eggs, chana, and mushrooms.

She avoids bread and milk to keep her weight in check.

A nutritionist explained that different athletes have different diet needs.

For example, runners need more carbs for energy, but weightlifters need to control their calories to stay strong but not too heavy.

Chanu's day starts early with workouts and small meals to stay fit and ready for training.

In 2025, Chanu won a silver medal at the World Championships in the 48kg category, lifting a total of 199kg.

However, weightlifting in India faces challenges, including doping issues and a lack of progress at the senior level.

Junior lifters like Koyel Bar and Priteesmita Bhoi are showing promise and offer hope for the future.