Mirabai Chanu shifts scales: Fresh weight class, revamped game plan

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is strategically adapting her training for the women’s 48kg category after the International Weightlifting Federation’s rule changes. Her regimen includes a revised diet, evenly distributed workload, and enhanced recovery methods like massages and ice baths. Chanu aims to excel at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship and the 2026 Asian Games.