‘Asian Games is Mirabai’s main target’
The Hindu
Coach Sharma says they are working on her snatch technique
National weightlifting coach Vijay Sharma said winning a medal in the 2022 Asian Games would be the main target for Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu.
Sharma has decided not to field Mirabai in the upcoming World championships in Tashkent from December 7 to 17.
“We are working on Mira’s snatch technique. We are trying to rectify a technical fault. You need time for that. I cannot see the kind of performance she needs to produce to compete at the World championships,” said Sharma on Wednesday.

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