India announced a four-member women's weightlifting contingent for the upcoming Asian Games scheduled from September 22 to 28 at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Japan.
Olympic medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu will compete in the 49kg category as India seeks its first-ever weightlifting gold medal at the Asian Games.
Male weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam withdrew from the original squad due to a recurring knee injury sustained at the Commonwealth Games.