Description: (Indian Retired Weightlifter)
Karnam Malleswari, a retired Indian weightlifter, made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in 2000. She achieved several accolades during her career, including the Arjuna Award in 1994, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 1999, and the Padma Shri award. Malleswari's dedication and skill in weightlifting not only led to her personal success but also served as an inspiration for a generation of Indian athletes to excel in sports internationally.