Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Athletes’ Commission of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF).
1. Role and Tenure:
Mirabai Chanu will serve as the Chairperson for a term of four years.
She will represent the interests of athletes and act as a bridge between them and the governing body.
2. Vice-Chairperson:
Commonwealth Games gold medalist S. Sathish Kumar has been named the Vice-Chairperson.
3. Mirabai Chanu’s Achievements:
First Indian weightlifter to win a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Ended a 22-year wait for India by winning gold at the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships.
About the Indian Weightlifting Federation
The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) is the national governing body for the sport of weightlifting in India.
1. Establishment:
Founded in 1935, with Bijay Chand Mahtab as its first Presidenthttps://www.iasjnana.com/.
Officially registered as a society on November 21, 1960.
2. Affiliations:
Affiliated with the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF), and Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation (CWF).
Recognized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS)https://www.iasjnana.com/.
3. Headquarters:
Located in New Delhi, India.
4. Role and Activities:
Oversees weightlifting events at the national level, including youth, junior, and senior championships.
Responsible for selecting and preparing Indian teams for international competitions.
Focuses on anti-doping measures and athlete developmenthttps://www.iasjnana.com/.
