Last updated on January 9th, 2024 at 10:37 am
Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi: Let’s get to know Weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam, who transitioned from Taekwondo to excel in the Weightlifting.
Who is Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam?
Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam age 23 (as of 2022), was born on January 27, 1999, is an Indian female weightlifter from Langol Ningthou Leikai in Imphal West, Manipur, who competes in the 55 kg weightlifting category. She initially pursued Taekwondo from 2008 to 2012 but shifted to weightlifting in 2013 due to her suitable stature.
Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi Personal Life | Quick Info
| Full Name | Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi |
| Date of Birth | 27 January 1999 (Wednesday) |
| Age | 23 (as of 2022) |
| Profession | Weightlifter |
| Hometown | Langol Ningthou Leikai in Imphal West, Manipur |
| Ethnicity | Manipuri |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
Bindyarani Devi Weightlifting Journey
Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibham weightlifting journey began at the SAI North Eastern Regional Centre in Imphal, and after three years, she was selected for training at the National Centres of Excellence (NCOE) in Imphal. She entered the weightlifting scene in 2016, participating in the 53kg category at the IWLF Youth Nationals.
Bindyarani Devi Family Info
- Bindyarani Devi Father Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh, is a farmer and runs a grocery shop.
- Bindyarani Devi Mother Sorokhaibam Ibemcha Devi, is a priet who also worked as a house help in their Imphal neighborhood.
- Bindyarani Devi Siblings: Bindyarani Devi has a brother Sorokhaibam Suraj Singh.
Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi Weightlifting Record
| Medals | Events | Category | Snatch | Clean & Jerk | Total Weight |
|
Gold |
2016 IWLF Youth Nationals (Bhubaneswar) | 53 | 65kg | 86kg | 151kg |
| 2019 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships (Apia) | 55 | 78kg | 105kg | 183kg | |
| 2019 Khelo India Youth Games U-21 (Pune) | 55 | 76kg | 103kg | 179kg | |
| 2021 World Weightlifting Championships (Tashkent) | 55 | 84 | 114kg (Gold) | 198kg | |
| 2021 IWLF Youth, Junior & Senior National Weighlifting Championships (Patiala) | 55 | 78kg | 107kg | 185kg | |
| 2022 Khelo India Women League Competition (Nagrota Bagwan) | 55 | 84 | 115 | 199 | |
| Silver | 2016 Commonwealth Junior Championships | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 IWLF Senior National Weightlifting Championships (Visakhapatnam) | 49kg | 72 | 100 | 172kg | |
| 2021 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships (Uzbekistan) | 55kg | – | – | 198kg | |
| 2022 Commonwealth Games (Birmingham) | 55kg | 86kg | 116kg | 202kg | |
| Bronze | 2018 Senior Nationals (Moodbidri) | 53kg | – | – | 178kg |
According to the date provided in the above table:
- Bindyarani Devi Gold Medal: 6
- Bindyarani Devi Silver Medal: 4
- Bindyarani Devi Bronze Medal: 1
Bindyarani Devi Weightlifting CWG (Commonwealth Games):
S Bindyarani Devi CWG began with a gold medal in 2019 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships and a silver in 2021 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships. She also won gold in the clean and jerk category at the 2021 World Weightlifting Championships. In 2022, she secured a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games, lifting a total of 202 kg.
Bindyarani Devi Images
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Bidyarani Devi Information (Additional)
In these section we will keep updating latest information’s regarding Bidyarani Devi news.
- Bidyarani Devi height is 4’9 in feet & inches (144 in cm & 1.4 in m)
- Bindyarani Devi Weight is 55kg (121 lbs)
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FAQs
1. Bindyarani devi is from which state?
Bindyarani Devi hometown is in Manipur, Northeast India, belonging to a Manipuri family. Bindyarani Devi birthplace is in Langol Ningthou Leikai in Imphal West, Manipur.
2. Is Bindyarani Devi participating in 2023 World Weightlifting Championships Riyadh?
Yes, Bindyarani Devi is participating in 2023 World Weightlifting Championships Riyadh.