Mirabai to lead Indian campaign, injured Jeremy to miss World C’ships

Jeremy, India’s maiden Youth Olympic champion, had injured himself during his gold-winning performance at the Commonwealth Games in July

Jeremy Lalrinnunga will miss the 2022 weightlifting World Championships as India will field a four-member squad spearheaded by Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu at the marquee event next month.

Jeremy, India’s maiden Youth Olympic champion, had injured himself during his gold-winning performance at the Commonwealth Games in July.

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“Jeremy is still recovering from the injury he suffered during the Commonwealth Games, so he will not play in these world championships,” India head coach Vijay Sharma said.

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