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Karnam Malleswari
Weightlifting
Description: 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.
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:
Event Medal Year Weight Category Olympic Games Bronze medal (3rd) 2000 69 kg World Championships Bronze medal (3rd) 1993 54 kg World Championships Gold medal (1st) 1994 54 kg World Championships Gold medal (1st) 1995 54 kg World Championships Bronze medal (3rd) 1996 54 kg Asian Games Silver medal (2nd) 1994 54 kg Asian Games Silver medal (2nd) 1998 63 kg
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Country: India
Ratings: 2.0
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