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Mirabai Chanu's Head Coach Unperturbed By 55kg Entry Rejection For CWG, Says It Won't Affect India's Medal Haul

The rejection of Mirabai Chanu's 55 kg entry for the upcoming Commonwealth Games by the International Weightlifting Federation will not affect India's medal chances in the Birmingham event, head coach Vijay Sharma said on Thursday. The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) had wanted to field Chanu in the 55kg weight division with Jhilli Dalabehera and S Bindyarani Devi competing in the 49kg and 59kg respectively, while Poppy Hazarika was to compete in the 64kg division at the CWG, to be held from July 28 to August 8.

Head coach Vijay unperturbed by Mirabai Chanu's 55kg entry rejection for CWG, says it won't affect India medal haul

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Mirabai Chanu's Head Coach Unperturbed By 55kg Entry Rejection For CWG, Says It Won't Affect India's Medal Haul

Head coach Vijay unperturbed by Mirabai Chanu's 55kg entry rejection for CWG, says it won't affect India medal haul

Korea Open 2022: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty March Into Men's Doubles Quarter-Finals

Korea Open: PV Sindhu, KidambI Srikanth Storm Into Quarter-Finals

Arena Games Triathlon - How the first esports triathlon world championships are going to work

When is the next F1 race? Key dates for 2022 season and full calendar ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Under-fire Manchester Airport bosses told to 'get a grip or get out'

Brown urges Monaco Grand Prix to up its game