Kunjarani Devi

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.