What age did Mirabai Chanu start lifting?
What age did Mirabai Chanu start lifting?
Her weightlifting career started at 11 after winning the gold medal at a local weightlifting competition. She got under consideration after winning medals at both World and Asian Junior Championship. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is greatly inspired by Kunjarani Devi (former Indian weightlifter).
Where is Saikhom Mirabai Chanu from?
Chanu Saikhom Mirabai
Who was the first Indian female boxer?
Mary Kom is the first Indian female boxer to participate in the Olympics and to win a bronze medal. A bollywood film has been made on her life and achievements. Q. Mary Kom was the first Indian female boxer to win an Olympic medal.
Who won first Olympic weightlifting medal?
It was the first time that women’s weightlifting was introduced in the mega event, and Malleswari brought home a medal in her very first attempt. Karnam Malleswari won the bronze medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
How much money does Mirabai earn?
Mirabai Chanu’s net worth is $0.7 million US or 5 crore rupees, as of 2022. Mirabai Chanu earns the majority of her money from personal investments and brand sponsorships.
Who bought first Olympic medal for India?
Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympics gold medal when he won the gold in the 10-metre Air rifle event at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
