Lifters Chanu, Sathish to miss World Championship

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu along with Sathish Sivalingam and Venkat Rahul Ragala will miss this year's World Championship opting to continue their rehabilitation program instead. Photograph: PTI Senior......

Khel Ratna recipient Chanu nominated for Arjuna award

'I know Khel Ratna is the highest but I missed out on the Arjuna award earlier and I want it too.' IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu had received the Khel Ratna in 2018 and was also awarded the Padma Shri --......

How Sivalingam battled pain to snatch another C'wealth gold

'I had no hopes of winning a medal after I injured my thighs during the National Championships while attempting 194 kg in clean and jerk. ' 'Even now I am competing at less than ideal fitness, but......

Weightlifters itching to train, reach out to Rijiju for clearance

Weightlifters request sports minister Rijiju to allow resumption of training, say social distancing possible in practice hall IMAGE: Currently, nine weightlifters, including Mirabai Chanu, Youth......

World champion Chanu ready to battle pain to compete at Asian Games

'I am very keen on participating in the Asian Games because in weightlifting the Asian countries like China, Thailand, Kazakhstan are the top countries. The competition will be good.' IMAGE:......