Karnam Malleswari 6

Karnam Malleswari

Weightlifting

Description: Karnam Malleswari is a retired Indian weightlifter and the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in weightlifting. She won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the 69 kg category. Malleswari has since been involved in coaching and mentoring young weightlifters in India, aiming to nurture the next generation of champions.

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Achievements:

AchievementDetails
2000 Sydney Olympics MedalBronze medal in 69 kg category, first Indian woman to win Olympic medal
1995 World Weightlifting ChampionshipGold medal in 54 kg category, held in Guangzhou, China
Multiple Asian Games MedalsGold medal in 1998 Bangkok Asian Games (63 kg category)
Arjuna AwardReceived in 1994 for outstanding achievements in weightlifting
Rajiv Gandhi Khel RatnaIndia’s highest sporting honor, received in 1999–2000

Location: Voosavanipeta, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarnamMalleswari
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmmalleswari/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kmmalleswari

City: Voosavanipeta

State: Andhra Pradesh,

Country: India

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