Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Indian weightlifter
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Place of Birth: Imphal East district, Manipur, India
About Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
- Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (born 8 August 1994) is an Indian weightlifter.
- A regular presence in international events since 2014 in the 48 kg category, Chanu has won the World Championships and multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games.
- She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contributions to the sport.
- She was awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards by the Government of India for year 2018. Chanu had won the silver medal in the women's 48 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow; she went on to break the games record en route to the gold medal at the 2018 edition of the event held in Gold Coast.
- Her biggest achievement came in 2017, when she won the gold medal at World Weightlifting Championships held in Anaheim, United States.
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