Karnam Malleswari (Karnam is a sanskrit word which means fame, dignity and pride)-
is an Indian weight lifter. She won three Silver medals in Asian championships 1992); Bronze medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics at Sydney which made her the first Indian woman
to win an Olympic medal; Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award - India's highest sorting honour for the year 95-96; Civilian honour Padmashri award in 1999; Arjuna Award - (India's highest award in sports) in 1994.
is an Indian weight lifter. She won three Silver medals in Asian championships 1992); Bronze medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics at Sydney which made her the first Indian woman
to win an Olympic medal; Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award - India's highest sorting honour for the year 95-96; Civilian honour Padmashri award in 1999; Arjuna Award - (India's highest award in sports) in 1994.
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