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Sanamacha Chanu

b. 1978

Indian weightlifter

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About Sanamacha Chanu

Born 1978. Sanamacha Chanu is an Indian weightlifter.

Sanamacha Thingbaijam Chanu (born 1 February 1975) is an Indian weightlifter who competed in the women's 53 kg weight class at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She had also won three golds at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and was a part of the core team for the 2010 Commonwealth Games at New Delhi, during the trials for which, she was tested positive for methylhexanamine; a stimulant commonly used as a nasal decongestant.

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Birth century
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Awards
Arjuna Award
Also known as
Sanamacha Thingbaijam Chanu, Sanamacha Thingbaijani Chanu

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People whose lives overlapped Sanamacha Chanu's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sanamacha Chanu?

Indian weightlifter

When was Sanamacha Chanu born?

Sanamacha Chanu was born on 2 October 1978 in Imphal.

What is Sanamacha Chanu's occupation?

Sanamacha Chanu is a weightlifter.

What nationality is Sanamacha Chanu?

Sanamacha Chanu is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sanamacha Chanu

· Wikidata: Q7415487

· DBpedia: Sanamacha Chanu

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