Saikhom Chanu - A Lifestory
Lifting India'S Spirit: Strength And Grace In Every Weight

Here's a good start for the story about Saikhom Mirabai Chanu: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, a name now known with strength and success, has made her mark in Indian sports history. Coming from Manipur, this weightlifting star first became famous at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where she got a silver medal. This was the start of a great trip, with both wins and hard times. Her time at the 2016 Rio Olympics, even though she didn't get a medal, helped her learn a lot. Mirabai's hard work really showed in the years after. She won gold at the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships in Anaheim, which showed how much she cared and how strong she was. The weightlifter did very well at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, getting another gold medal. The best part of her career, up to now, was at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021 because of the sickness), where she made the country proud by winning a silver medal. This big win, cheered all over the country, showed how much she trained and how hard she worked. Her coach, Vijay Sharma, often says good things about her strong mind. She keeps inspiring many people with her wins, showing that with hard work, anything is possible. Her story is a strong reminder of how never giving up an athlete can be.