Sanamacha Chanu, weightlifter from the tiny state of Manipur makes her presence felt with power-packed medal-winning performances
Women weightlifters from Manipur don’t just make up the numbers in India’s weightlifting squad, they make their presence felt with power-packed medal-winning performances. Sanamacha Chanu is one among them – A strong pillar behind Manipur’s weightlifting heritage. Manipur has a formidable legacy is weightlifting. Lifters, especially women, from this tiny state make their presence felt in the international arena with power-packed performances. Sanamacha Chanu is a name synonymous with the legacy of Manipur. She is one of the most successful weightlifters of the country and has made India proud in many international competitions. She has been bestowed with the Arjuna Award in 2000 for her contributions in weightlifting to the country. sanamacha chanu In 2002, Sanamacha Chanu scooped up three gold medals in the women’s 53-kg at the Manchester Commonwealth Games, on par with the exploits of Kunjarani in that edition medal-wise. Sanamacha Thingbaijam Chanu also competed in the women's