Indian Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Biography and More

Mirabai Chanu

Quick Facts

Name:  Mirabai ChanuDOB: 8 August 1994
Profession: Indian WeightlifterBirthplace: Manipur

You might have seen people discriminating between boys and girls. Right! But many of the legends are born in this world to remove this difference. One among them was tagged as Mirabai Chanu. You would get to know about her lifestyle, career, achievements, awards, BF, and more.

Real NameSaikhom Mirabai Chanu
Nick NameMirabai Chanu
ProfessionIndian Weightlifter
Height (approx.)4’11” (150 cm / 1.50 m)
Weight (approx.)49 kg / 108lbs
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourDark Brown
Date of Birth8 August 1994
Age (as of 2025)31 Years
BirthplaceNongpok Kakching, Imphal East, Manipur, India
NationalityIndian
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac signLeo
HometownManipur, India
HobbiesTravelling, Listening to Music
Marital StatusUnmarried
ParentsFather– Saikhom Kriti Meitei (an employee at the Public Works Department)
Mother- Saikohm Ongbi Tombi Leima (Shopkeeper)
SiblingsBrother- Saikhom Sanatomba Meitei
Sister- Saikom Rangita, Saikhom Shaya
She has 5 siblings.
Affairs/BoyfriendsNone
DebutCommonwealth Games 2014
Event49KG
Coach/Mentor• Vijay Sharma
• Aaron Horschig
MedalsCommonwealth Games
• Silver – Glasgow (2014)
• Gold – Gold Coast (2018
• Gold – Birmingham (2022)

World Championships
• Gold – Anaheim (2017)
• Silver – Bogotá, Colombia (2022)

Asian Championships
Bronze – Tashkent (2020)

Olympics
Silver – Tokyo Olympics 2020

National Games
Gold – National Games (2022) in 49kg
Awards/Honours2018 – Padma Shri in 2018
2018 – Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for Weightlifting
Net worth (approx)Mirabai Chanu earns around 50 lakhs rupees from the government of India. 

What You Never Knew About Mirabai Chanu

  • Mirabai was born as a sixth child to her family.
  • The family of Mirabai has identified the strength at the very young age of 12. She could easily lift the firewood bundle, which even her older brother can’t.
  • After this, she got down to the international stage at 20 years and won the silver medal.
  • Mirabai has achieved success in her career after the Asian junior championship.
  • Mirabai likes to eat food like Kangsoi. But, mostly, she likes all girls lifting the heavyweight.
  • Mirabai Chanu has got the post of senior ticket collector on the Indian railway.
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