Kunjarani Devi: Pioneer of Indian Women’s Weightlifting

Subject:Sports Science
Title:Kunjarani Devi: Pioneer of Indian Women’s Weightlifting
Author(s):Tenzing Singh Ngasham
Published on:30th October 2025
Published by:Lyceum India
Name of the Journal:Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN/E-ISSN:3048-6513
Volume & Issue:Volume: 2, Issue: 5
Pages:26-31
Original DOI (if any):10.5281/zenodo.17466029
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Abstract:The awards, achievements, and recognitions of Indian women’s weightlifter Kunjarani Devi at the World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games are examined in this paper. She is one of the most successful Indian weightlifting athletes due to her hard work, perseverance, and self-control. She was a renowned weightlifter who was also honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the Padma Shri, and the Arjuna Award.   Regardless of gender, Kunjarani Devi is a living legend who inspires young people and future generations who admire weightlifting. In conclusion, qualitative analysis will be the primary substance of this paper.
Keywords:Kunjarani Devi, weightlifting, India
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