With which sport is Saikhom Mirabai Chanu associated?

Question

With which sport is Saikhom Mirabai Chanu associated?

1. A. Archery
2. B. Athletics
3. C. Weight lifting (Correct answer)
4. D. Wrestling

Correct Answer

Option C — Weight lifting

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Weight lifting.

Key Points

• Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter from Manipur.
• In 2017, she became World Weightlifting Champion in the 48 kg category in Anaheim, USA.
• She won a Silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the 49 kg category — India's first Olympic weightlifting medal since Karnam Malleswari's bronze in 2000.