5 things to know about Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu is currently the topic of national conversation. Inquiring as to why? This is it

Mirabai is just the second weightlifter from India to take home an Olympic medal

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Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest civilian sports honour, was awarded to her in 2018

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Chanu received the Padma Shri honour from the Indian government in 2018

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In the women's 49kg division, Mirabai Chanu holds the clean and jerk world record

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Mirabai Chanu is just the fifth person from India to earn an Olympic silver medal

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