"Wolverhampton has all the facilities that we need"
The Indian weightlifting team has praised the University of Wolverhampton’s training facilities after completing its final Commonwealth Games preparations in the UK.
The squad trained at the university’s Walsall campus from June 29 until July 21 before travelling to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games.
The weightlifters used the university’s health and performance suite, training twice each day as they adjusted to the British time zone ahead of competition.
The preparation camp formed a key part of India’s final build-up before one of the biggest multi-sport events in the Commonwealth calendar.
India has entered weightlifters across 12 competition categories and hopes to deliver another strong performance on the international stage.
The team expressed particular appreciation for the facilities provided throughout their stay.
Rohit Chhabria, the Indian team’s physiotherapist, described the campus as an ideal training environment.
He said: “Wolverhampton has all the facilities that we need and they are world-class.”
Chhabria added that the squad was optimistic about its medal chances.
He said the team hoped to return home with at least one gold medal from the Games.
Weightlifting has traditionally been one of India’s strongest sports at the Commonwealth Games.
Indian athletes have consistently secured medals across multiple weight categories in previous editions, helping establish the nation as one of the competition’s leading weightlifting teams.
Training camps before major tournaments are designed to help athletes adapt physically and mentally before competition begins.
Acclimatising to a different time zone can improve recovery, sleep patterns and performance once events start.
The University of Wolverhampton’s sports facilities have hosted elite athletes before and continue to attract international teams preparing for major competitions.
The university said it was proud to support India’s preparations.
Mark Niemz, Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Wolverhampton, welcomed the opportunity to work alongside the athletes.
He said:
“We are delighted that the team has chosen to complete its Commonwealth Games preparations here.”
“We wish all of the athletes every success in Glasgow.”
Hosting elite international teams also highlights the growing reputation of British universities as high-performance training destinations.
For India, the training camp offered an opportunity to fine-tune preparations while adapting to local conditions before competition.
With experienced lifters competing across 12 categories, expectations remain high as the team aims to add more Commonwealth medals to India’s weightlifting legacy.
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