Mirabai Chanu Leads India Weightlifting Squad For Glasgow CWG
New Delhi: Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will spearhead Indiaβs weightlifting campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games once again, hoping to win another medal in the event beginning on July 23.
Key Highlights
- Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu headlines India’s weightlifting contingent for the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
- The elite event kicks off on July 23, with weightlifting competitions scheduled from July 26 to July 30 at the SEC Armadillo.
- India’s decorated squad features returning Commonwealth Games medalists Bindyarani Devi, Harjinder Kaur, and Lovepreet Singh.
Chanu, who won a silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, has won three medals in the Commonwealth Games β two gold and one silver so far. She will again compete in the womenβs 48kg category in Glasgow.
The seasoned weightlifter from Manipur will be the favourite to win the gold in her third successive Commonwealth Games, to add to the gold in 2022, 2018, and the silver she won in the CWG 2014 at Glasgow.
Also in the squad is fellow Manipuri lifter Bindyarani Devi (58kg) and Punjabβs Harjinder Kaur (69kg), both of whom won silver medals at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and will be aiming to do one better this time.
Indiaβs hopes in the menβs section will be led by Lovepreet Singh (+110kg), who won a bronze medal in Birmingham 2022. Also in the squad are Commonwealth Games debutants Rishikanta Singh (60kg), Ajaya Babu (79kg), and Dilbag Singh (94kg).
The weightlifting events will be held from July 26 to 30 at the SEC Armadillo. Before the Glasgow CWG, the Indian squad is scheduled to have a conditioning camp at Birmingham, for which it will leave on Sunday. The squad will reach Glasgow on July 23.
Future Outlook
As the Indian weightlifting contingent prepares for the Glasgow games, the event serves as a critical proving ground for both veteran lifters and rising debutants. The conditioning camp in Birmingham offers the athletes a vital opportunity to acclimate to local conditions, fine-tune their techniques, and maximize India’s podium potential ahead of the opening ceremonies.
FAQs
When do the weightlifting events take place at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
The weightlifting competitions are scheduled to be held from July 26 to July 30 at the SEC Armadillo venue.
Which weight category will Mirabai Chanu compete in?
Mirabai Chanu will be competing in the women’s 48kg weight category during the Glasgow games.
How many Commonwealth Games medals has Mirabai Chanu won prior to this event?
She has accumulated three Commonwealth Games medals in total, consisting of two gold medals and one silver medal.
Where will the Indian weightlifting team hold their preparatory camp?
The Indian squad will undergo a specialized conditioning camp in Birmingham before traveling to Glasgow on July 23.
