If India has to higher their medals tally for Tokyo 2020 Olympics, then Mirabai Chanu has to give you a Paris Olympics medal. InsidesSport speaks with the champion solely.
Weightlifting at Paris Olympics 2024 might be one of many final competitions to be performed, and the billion robust Indian fan group should wait until August 7 to see if Mirabai Chanu can ship one more medal on the grandest stage. After her silver medal-winning feat from Tokyo 2020, the expectations have solely risen for a gold, however so has the problem. Not solely will the 29-year-old must get the higher of a number of the equally robust lifters from USA, Romania, and Thailand, however may also battle her demons of dual accidents – that she suffered within the wrist and hip, in fast succession.
As of now, Mirabai has already reached Paris and is busy coaching, and managing her tight, jam-packed schedule together with coach Vijay Sharma. Talking solely to InsideSport from the venue, the Manipuri lifter made it clear that she’s on the market to be the very best, and never simply accept any medal. And her planning for that sounds somewhat impeccable.
Mirabai Chanu Getting There, Slowly
“I’m damage free for certain now. So far as lifting weights is worried, now we have not but began to do this at 100% capability. We nonetheless have a good distance to go, so far as my occasion is worried. Our coaching is on top of things, and we’d look to hit the height throughout the day of the competitors. The purpose is straightforward, to do even higher, from what I did on the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Our sight is ready on gold,” Mirabai Chanu stated with a variety of conviction.
But it surely’s all simpler stated than completed. Fortunately, she is effectively conscious of what glitches she must iron out, and likewise the strengths of her competitors, that may maintain her in good stead. The truth is, she simply is aware of, as to how a lot she must raise to be the very best on the day.
“Final time I received a silver medal at 202 kg. However this time round, the competitors might be stiffer, since there are individuals from Thailand (Surodchana Khambao), Romania (Mihaela Cambei), and USA (Jourdan Delacruz), who’re doing exceptionally effectively. So perhaps the 205-207 kg vary is what we’re taking a look at, to guarantee a medal, and who is aware of a gold medal as effectively.”
90 Kg in Snatch at Paris Olympics?
If one seems intently at Mirabai’s profession, one factor is obvious. She is a grasp of fresh and jerk, whereas snatch has sadly been her Achilles heel. A former World Report holder within the clear and jerk, she has a better of 119 kg there, however in snatch, it’s solely 88 kg. Thoughts you, the very best on the planet now are constantly lifting above 90 kg this yr, and clear and jerk has moved in mid 220s. So is the Indian up for the problem?
“I can’t simply say that I can cross 90 kg in snatch class. The preparation is after all there, and we’re placing within the exhausting yards. It additionally relies on the extent of competitors we get on the day. It could additionally matter lots, as to how a lot my opponents are lifting. In the event that they don’t raise a lot, I wouldn’t have to fret about it. All I can say is, we’ll discover out shortly, in a couple of days time.
“For now, I’m simply specializing in rising my power and approach, to win a gold medal for my nation. Who is aware of which may come with out 90 kg in snatch as effectively. I don’t wish to stress myself with a 90 kg raise. Clear and jerk has been a powerful level for me, so I’ll look to do significantly better there as effectively, and never simply be anxious about hitting the 90 kg mark in snatch. In spite of everything, it’s a mixture of each.”
Mirabai’s Coaching Schedule & Eating regimen
All of it boils right down to her coaching and likewise her food regimen. It sounds easy, however may simply be mighty efficient. And Mirabai has a hard and fast programme for each. “So right here in Paris, we do two classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, whereas on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, now we have one session every.
“On the subject of the food regimen, since I compete within the 49 kg class, I’ve to be very aware of what I eat and the way a lot I eat. So normally after we prepare, we preserve the load by 1.5 kg. For breakfast, it’s boiled eggs with out yolk. Then there’s boiled mushrooms as effectively. Every part is effectively regulated.
“Then because the competitors approaches we improve our protein consumption, carbs scale back a bit. I eat salmon, a lot of salads, then I am going in for dals (pulses) as effectively. Rice is there in my meals too, actually, I don’t eat in any respect with out rice (chuckles). To load up carbs, rice is usually a good choice, after which after all, some cheese as effectively. For dinner I’ve purple meat,” Mirabai Chanu added.
Medal Loading in Weightlifting?
All stated and completed, for a medal on the Olympics to occur — a variety of issues must go proper for Mirabai. What would possibly simply work in her favour is, she has been there and completed that, and it’s only a query of her repeating all of it once more. However in all equity, one additionally must taper down the expectations from her, for the easy motive, that she’s coming again after a protracted damage lay off. So, let’s hope for the very best!
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