Mirabai Chanu Shifts Gears: Bulking Up for 53kg Challenge at LA 2028 Olympics

Indian weightlifting champion Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is transitioning to the 53kg category for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after her previous class was dropped by the International Weightlifting Federation.

• Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, a silver medalist in the 49kg division at the Tokyo Olympics, is bulking up for the 53kg category at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
• The change in weight class comes after the International Weightlifting Federation announced that the lowest womens category for the 2028 Games will be 53kg, affecting numerous athletes.
• Mirabai Chanus preparation for the 53kg challenge reflects her adaptability and commitment to Olympic weightlifting, as she aims to compete at the highest level in Los Angeles.