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Women weightlifters from Manipur don’t just make up the numbers in India’s weightlifting squad, they make their presence felt with power-packed medal-winning performances.

The gritty 24-year-old didn't let a back injury stop her from winning gold in the Commonwealth Games for the second time!

Six minutes, six lifts, six records — Mirabai has made India super proud. And these are the women she looks up to!

"As such, we had barely enough to sustain ourselves, but the accident meant that my father was not only out of work but also in huge debt."

In fact, the power of playgrounds is immense, and there is a definitive need to leverage them as effective tools for development for such children.

This year’s tournament, which was flagged off on March 11, is currently going on and will conclude on Saturday.

The ISSF World Cup is held every year and witnesses heavy participation from various countries around the world. This year, Indians dominated the medal tally with these talented shooters!

India's next swimming star, Annie Jain has been honing her talent since the age of 8.

The trio of Akash Malik, Gaurav Lambe and Gora beat the Mongolians, scoring 27-26 in the final tie-breaker and securing a gold medal for India.

Manu Bhaker tried her hand at shooting at the age of 14, since then she's has broken two national records and she's only 16 now!