Mirabai Chanu disclosed extreme measures, including fasting for two days and avoiding water for three days, to meet weight requirements at the Commonwealth Games.
Mirabai Chanu won her third successive CWG gold medal
Jul 27, 2026
09:18 pm
What's the storyAfter winning her third Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medal, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu opened up on the challenges of making weight.
Chanu, who struck gold in the 2026 Glasgow women's 48kg event, revealed that she didn't eat for two days and reduced her water intake for three days before the competition.
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