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Karnam Malleswari

Weightlifting

Karnam Malleswari, born on June 1, 1975, is a former Indian weightlifter. She made history as the first Indian woman to secure a medal at the Olympics in 2000. Recognizing her outstanding achievements, she was honored with the Arjuna Award in 1994 and the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 1999, which is India's highest sporting honor. Additionally, she was bestowed with the civilian Padma Shri award for her contributions to the sport.

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About: Malleswari, born into a Karnam family in Voosavanipeta near Amadalavalasa, a hamlet in Andhra Pradesh, has four sisters, all of whom are married and leading settled lives.

Achievements:

EventMedalYearWeight Category
Olympic GamesBronze medal (3rd)200069 kg
World ChampionshipsBronze medal (3rd)199354 kg
World ChampionshipsGold medal (1st)199454 kg
World ChampionshipsGold medal (1st)199554 kg
World ChampionshipsBronze medal (3rd)199654 kg
Asian GamesSilver medal (2nd)199454 kg
Asian GamesSilver medal (2nd)199863 kg

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmmalleswari/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fkmmalleswari

Country: India

Ratings: 2.0

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