Kunjarani Devi has already won 3 Gold, 31 Silver and 12 Bronze medals in
International Competition. She has been rated by the International
Weightlifting Federation, as one of the top 100 greats of ALL TIME.
Now backed by the Citibank Athlete Support Program, great things are expected
from her and this outstanding if unheralded, Indian athlete, is sure to deliver.
Kunjarani Devi is currently based at N.I.S. Patiala, where she is undergoing
intensive training. With the funds available to her from the program she now
also plans participation in 1 or more international events before the Asian
Games.
"This encouragement, will help me to further improve my performance in
the International arena and won laurels for the motherland"
Notable Achievements
- 23 Gold Medals, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze in the Indian National Championships (1987-1998).
- 2 Gold, 12 Silver and 9 Bronze Medals at the Asian Championships (1989- 1998).
- Asian Games 1990 - Bronze.
- Asian Games 1994 - Bronze.
- 19 Silver and 1 Bronze at the World Championships (1989 - 1998).
- Gold Medallist at the 1998 Commonwealth Championships.
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