Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter, born on August 8, 1994, in Nongpok Kakching, Manipur. She is widely regarded as one of the finest weightlifters of her generation. Chanu started her professional career locally before gaining international recognition in 2014. She is known for her incredible strength, technique, and determination. She has won numerous individual awards, including a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Off the field, Chanu is also recognized for her humble nature and resilience, inspiring millions in India and worldwide.

Early Career

• Born and raised in Manipur, Chanu took up weightlifting at a young age. She made her professional debut in 2014.

International Recognition

• Chanu gained international fame in 2014 when she won a silver medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She continued to thrive and break records in subsequent years.

Olympic Success

• Chanu represented India in the 2016 Rio Olympics but did not finish the event. However, she bounced back in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning a silver medal and setting an Olympic record in the process.

India National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for India in 2014.

Achievements:

• Commonwealth Games: Silver medalist in 2014.
• Olympic Games: Silver medalist in 2020.
• Chanu holds the record for the clean and jerk category in her weight class.

• Position: Primarily competes in the 49kg category.
• Skills: Known for her exceptional strength, technique, and mental fortitude. Chanu is celebrated for her consistency and dedication to the sport.

• Family: Mirabai Chanu hails from a modest background in rural Manipur. She has four siblings and is unmarried.
• Charity: Chanu is involved in various charitable activities and has advocated for sports infrastructure development in rural areas of India.

• Mirabai Chanu is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her resilience, hard work, and dedication to her sport. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the platform, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Olympic Silver Medal:

• Won in the 49kg category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Commonwealth Games Silver Medal:

• Won in the 48kg category at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna:

• India's highest sporting honor, awarded in 2018

Books

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Websites

• International Weightlifting Federation: Information about Mirabai Chanu’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.iwf.net
• Indian Weightlifting Federation: Details about Chanu’s career in India. Available at: http://www.iwf.net
• Olympics: Official site with updates on Chanu’s performance and records at the Olympic Games. Available at: https://www.olympic.org

Articles

• BBC Sport: Mirabai Chanu: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport
• The Guardian: Mirabai Chanu’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/mirabai-chanu

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