Overview

• Coach Vijay Sharma introduced targeted tweaks to Chanu’s second pull and hip thrust after she snatched 85kg easily at recent trials, boosting confidence in her 90kg goal.
• Chanu has shifted down to the IWF’s new 48kg division and is managing a rigorous diet and training regimen at around 49.5kg to meet the competition limit.
• Her comeback begins at the Commonwealth Championships in Ahmedabad next month, marking her first event since finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics.
• She aims to evaluate her form and make further technical adjustments during this autumn’s World Weightlifting Championships.
• Chanu remains focused on achieving a 90kg snatch in competition and returning at full strength for the 2026 Asian Games.