Shoulder Injury Sidelines Star Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu from Asian Championships

Mirabai Chanu will miss the Asian Championships due to a shoulder injury sustained during the National Championships in February. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist aims to focus on the Commonwealth and Asian Games. Komal Kohar is set to replace her in the Indian team lineup for the championships.

Indian weightlifting sensation Mirabai Chanu will not participate in the upcoming Asian Championships in Gandhinagar due to a shoulder injury.

The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist suffered the injury at the National Championships and is opting to rest with the Commonwealth and Asian Games ahead.

Komal Kohar steps up to fill Chanu's spot, as India hosts the senior continental meet for the first time.