New Delhi: India’s star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu says that the pressure to maintain training and weight never leaves her mind – even when she is spending time with the family. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist in the 49 kg category is currently preparing for the upcoming Commonwealth Championship.“We also get some time to relax, especially after the Asian Games or Olympics. I also did some rest, but then came back for training. But yes, spending time with family is also very important – especially after giving so much time for training – it is necessary to rest a little rest,” Mirbai said – a podcast series.“So, that part was good, but now the time has come to face training again. The next Commonwealth Championship is, which will also serve as a qualifier for the Commonwealth Games. So, our entire focus is on it, and all our preparations are currently towards it.“We don’t really enjoy the journey. I sometimes go out, but I can’t really enjoy with my family, the way I want – because we have to go back for training. We have already given so much time in it, so we have to think how to recover, how to maintain ourselves … These things are always in our mind. I think I can perform as before?“So honestly, we are always thinking about training – even while eating food! We think what will be the effect of it? Will I get fat? Will I gain fat? Will I gain weight? Because of this, we can’t eat what we want.“I like junk food a lot – especially pizza!Apart from its Olympic silver, Mirabai also has a gold and silver medal at the World Championship, two gold and a silver in the Commonwealth Games and bronze in the Asian Championships.
