Mirabai Chanu Targets Historic Asian Games Medal As India Aims To End 28-Year Drought

NDTV - Sep 19, 2026

The 2026 Asian Games are set to begin in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and India's women's weightlifting contingent will be aiming to end a long wait for a medal at the continental event.

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