Sanjita Chanu Age, Wiki and Bio

Sanjita Chanu

Quick Info

ProfessionWeightlifter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/01/1994
Age30 years
BirthplaceImphal, Manipur, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameKhumukcham Sanjita Chanu
Famous ForTwo time Commonwealth Games Champion in Weightlifting

Physical Stats & More

Height152 cm
Weight50 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HometownImphal, Manipur, India
ReligionNot Known
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot Known

Family

Husband/SpouseNot Known
ParentsNames Not Known

Career

Weightlifting
Event(s)
  • 48 kg
  • 53 kg
RecordShe holds the Commonwealth Games record in snatch event with a lift of 85 kg

Favourites

Favourite WeightlifterKunjarani Devi
Favourite Food(s)
  • Chamthong
  • Eromba
  • Singju

Some Lesser Known Facts

Chanu began weightlifting at age twelve in 2006.
She looks up to Kunjarani Devi as her role model.
Chanu secured India's first gold medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Following her victory at CWG 2014, she encountered a back injury.
She holds the Commonwealth Games record in the 53 kg weight class with a snatch of 84 kg.
She expressed disappointment at not being included in the final list of Arjuna Awardees.