India's weightlifting team is heading into the Commonwealth Games with Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu as its standout name. Her presence gives the squad a major boost as India looks to continue its strong history in one of the country's most productive events at the Games.
The build-up has not been completely smooth. India is going into the competition with a smaller group than expected after doping violations affected the squad, creating an extra challenge for the team. Even so, weightlifting remains a discipline where India has regularly delivered, keeping expectations high.
Mirabai Chanu will naturally draw much of the attention because of her international success and consistency on the big stage. Her experience and status make her central to India's hopes, while the rest of the contingent will be aiming to add to the country's reputation for producing Commonwealth Games medals in the sport.
Despite the setbacks, India enters the event with confidence that it can stay among the leading nations in weightlifting. With a proven record, a marquee athlete in Chanu, and a competitive but shifting field, the team will be aiming to turn another Commonwealth Games campaign into a successful one.
