Olympics photo-flashback: India's medal-worthy moments
A look at some of India’s memorable wins at the Olympics
Curated By: Forbes India
Karnam Malleswari
(Weightlifting)
Bronze, 2000, Sydney
Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Games when she lifted 110 kg in ‘snatch’, and 130 kg in the ‘clean and jerk’ category. Malleswari, a two-time World Championship gold medallist, was the only Indian medal winner at the Sydney Games and has, since then, remained the only medallist weightlifter from the country.
(Weightlifting)
Bronze, 2000, Sydney
Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Games when she lifted 110 kg in ‘snatch’, and 130 kg in the ‘clean and jerk’ category. Malleswari, a two-time World Championship gold medallist, was the only Indian medal winner at the Sydney Games and has, since then, remained the only medallist weightlifter from the country.
