Mirabai Chanu
IndiaathleteFemaleb. 19949.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Mirabai Chanu is a prominent Indian weightlifter who gained international fame after winning a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Despite facing challenges with injuries and finishing fourth in Paris, she has been selected in the revised TOPS core group, highlighting her importance to Indian weightlifting as she prepares for future competitions.
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Mirabai Chanu has won first gold for India at the Commonwealth Games, showcasing her inspiring journey from a humble background to becoming a champion weightlifter.
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 stickIndia· 2026-07-27
Olympic weightlifter Mirabai Chanu led India's athletic delegation during the opening ceremony.
King Charles III opens 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as 74 nations begin 11-day sporting festival | Commonwealth Games NewsIndia· 2026-07-24
Mirabai Chanu is an Olympic weightlifter from Manipur.
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Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story is featured in Game On Season 1.
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Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu’s inspiring story.
Asia Cup schedule: India vs Pakistan likely on September 7; tournament starts September 5 in UAE | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-02Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story is featured in Game On Season 1.
IND vs ENG: India skipper Shubman Gill gives major update on Jasprit Bumrah - 'We'll take the call ...' | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-01
Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story is featured in Game On Season 1.
IND vs ENG: No Jofra Archer! England name playing XI for 2nd Test against India | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-30
Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu’s inspiring story.
New Upcoming games releasing in July 2025 | Esports NewsIndia· 2025-06-29Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu’s inspiring story.
From cricket to Centre Court: How Wimbledon plans on wooing India | Tennis NewsIndia· 2025-06-28
Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu’s inspiring story.
'How many dams will Jasprit Bumrah be able to construct?': R Ashwin tears into Mohammed Siraj | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-27
Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu’s inspiring story.
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Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story is featured in the ongoing series Game On.
IND vs ENG Test: Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping numerous catches? Ex-India cricketer cites possibility | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-26
Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu’s inspiring story.
IND vs ENG: ‘Some of his shots probably weren’t ...’ - Greg Chappell sends Rishabh Pant his honest feedback | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-25
Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu’s inspiring story.
'I made some wrong friends, lost focus on cricket': Prithvi Shaw makes honest admission | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-25
Mirabai Chanu is a weightlifter nominated by PM Modi to lead the fight against obesity.
Who are the 10 people PM Modi chose to lead the fight against obesity? | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-24
The selection of weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who secured fourth position in Paris following her silver medal at Tokyo 2020, is also unexpected.
Higher allowance, closer half-yearly assessment awaits TOPS athletes this Olympic cycle | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-02-22
