Chanu ready to lift India's weight in Tokyo
Mirabai Chanu, the 2017 weightlifting world champion (48kg), lifted 86kg in snatch and a world record 119kg in clean and jerk for a total of 205kg to win the bronze medal at the Asian Championship in April this year. Her perfect clean and jerk of 119kg is a world record. (Getty Images)
Chanu looks to leave Rio behind
Chanu had a disappointing performance at the Rio Games in 2016, but since then she has won the gold medal in the 2017 World Championships and 2018 Commonwealth Games. (Getty Images)
Chanu is on the rise since Rio Games
The 26-year-old Chanu has evolved as a weightlifter since the last Olympics, changing and tweaking techniques. (IANS Photo)
Chanu training in US for Tokyo Games
Chanu left for St Louis in the US on May 1, to train under strength and conditioning coach Dr. Aaron Horschig. She is also undergoing treatment for her recurring shoulder injury there. Mirabai will go directly to Tokyo from the US to participate in the Olympics. (PTI Photo)
Chanu aiming for elusive medal
Chanu, who is eyeing medal at Tokyo Games, was in the US in November-December last year to treat a lower back injury under the guidance of Dr. Horschig. (Twitter Photo)
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