Kunjarani Devi
IndiaathleteFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kunjarani Devi is a renowned Manipuri weightlifter who inspired Mirabai Chanu to pursue the sport, serving as a role model for young athletes in India and contributing to the country's success in weightlifting.
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Kunjarani Devi inspired Mirabai Chanu to commit to weightlifting despite the lack of facilities in her village.
Mirabai Chanu, a tea seller's daughter, who carried firewood on her head through forest trails, has today won first gold for India at the Commonwealth Games: The inspiring story of a girl whose first barbell was a bamboo stickThe Times of India·India· 2026-07-27
India· 2026-07-27
