Mirabai Chanu named chairperson of IWLF Athletes’ Commission:

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: April 22 2025

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Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu and Commonwealth Games gold medallist S. Sathish Kumar have been elected chairperson and vice-chairperson, respectively, of the Athletes’ Commission of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF). Their term will last four years.
Mirabai is one of India’s most decorated weightlifters, holding multiple national records and historic milestones to her name. Her personal best in the total lift is 205kg — 86kg in snatch and 119kg in clean and jerk — which also stands as the national record.

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Mirabai Chanu named chairperson of IWLF Athletes’ Commission: