Shoulder Injury Sidelines Star Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu from Asian Championships

Indian weightlifting sensation Mirabai Chanu will not participate in the upcoming Asian Championships in Gandhinagar due to a shoulder injury.

The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist suffered the injury at the National Championships and is opting to rest with the Commonwealth and Asian Games ahead.

Komal Kohar steps up to fill Chanu's spot, as India hosts the senior continental meet for the first time.

(With inputs from agencies.)