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  1. Karnam Malleswari (born 1 June 1975) is a retired Indian weightlifter.She is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics in 2000. In 1994, she received the Arjuna Award and in 1999, she received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India's highest sporting honour, and the civilian Padma Shri award.

  2. Learn about the life and achievements of Karnam Malleswari, who made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a bronze medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Find out her biography, records, social media and more on the official Olympic website.

  3. Learn how Karnam Malleswari overcame doubts and challenges to win a bronze medal in weightlifting at Sydney 2000. Discover her journey from a young girl inspired by her mother to a world champion and a trailblazer for Indian women in sports.

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  5. Feb 28, 2024 · She is a two-time World Champion and has won countless other medals in national and international competitions. But Karnam Malleswari will be forever remembered for the bronze she won in the 69kg weightlifting at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, which made her the first Indian woman to medal at the biggest sporting event in the world.

  6. Learn how Karnam Malleswari's bronze medal at Sydney 2000 inspired a generation of Indian women athletes to pursue sports as a career. Read how her achievement changed the perception of society and media towards women in sports.

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  7. Jun 10, 2020 · 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Indian Female Weightlifter Karnam Malleswari has marked a new era for India at the 2000 Summer Olympics i...

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  8. May 22, 2012 · 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe At the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, weightlifter Karnam Malleswari marked her place in Olympic and Indian s...

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