Mirabai Chanu's chances of winning an Asian Games medal in the 49kg weightlifting division are improved by China's absence.
North Korea's Ri Song Gum is Chanu's primary rival, with an entry weight of 210kg compared to Chanu's 200kg.
Gyaneshwari Yadav will compete in the 53kg final, having won gold in the 49kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.