| Names |
KARNAM MALLESWARI |
| Date of Birth |
June 01, 1975 - Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India. |
|
Profession / Traits / Activities |
Sportswoman - Indian Weightlifter |
| Special Achievements
/ Events |
- She has won 11 gold and three silver
medals besides the prestigious Olympic
bronze during her career spanning 10 years.
- The first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.
- The National Champion for nine years
(twice in the 52 kg category and seven times in the 54 kg
category).
- In 1992 she stood first in the National
Junior weight lifting championship.
- She also participated in the Asian championship which
took place in Thailand, and won three silver medals.
- After her marriage in 1997, she took a short break from
competitive weight-lifting.
- She returned to participate in the Bangkok Asian Games
in 1998, and won the silver medal.
|
| Awards &
Accolades |
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India's
highest sporting honour for the year 1995-1996.
- Arjuna Award in 1994, India's second
highest award in sports.
- Padma Shri in 1999
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