About Mirabai Chanu
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is India’s most successful weightlifter. Her silver in the 49 kg category on the first day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics set the tone for India’s best-ever Games, and she is a former world champion and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist.
Mirabai Chanu quick facts
- Born: 8 August 1994, Imphal, Manipur
- Sport: Weightlifting (49 kg)
- Olympics: Silver, Tokyo 2020
- World Championships: Gold 2017
- Honours: Padma Shri (2018), Khel Ratna (2018)
Early life and background
Mirabai grew up in a village near Imphal, famously carrying heavy loads of firewood as a child, and was inspired to take up weightlifting by Manipuri lifter Kunjarani Devi.
Career highlights
After a difficult Rio 2016 Olympics, she bounced back to win the 2017 World Championships, Commonwealth gold in 2018 and 2022, and Olympic silver in Tokyo.
Major achievements
- Olympic silver – Tokyo 2020
- World champion – 2017
- Commonwealth Games gold – 2018, 2022
Honours
- Padma Shri (2018)
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2018)
Audience and brand fit
Mirabai suits nutrition, health, women-empowerment and Northeast India campaigns, and comeback-themed motivational talks.
Book Mirabai Chanu through CelebrityHai
Brands and event organisers can enquire about Mirabai Chanu through CelebrityHai for brand endorsements, ad films, corporate talks and leadership sessions, school and sports events, store launches and social media campaigns. Send us the brief with dates, location and what you need delivered. We take it to Mirabai’s management, check the calendar and come back with fees, usage terms and logistics in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Mirabai Chanu for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Mirabai’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Mirabai Chanu available for brand endorsements?
Mirabai considers brand partnerships that suit their image and schedule. Availability depends on existing category exclusivities and calendar, which we confirm case by case.
Which languages does Mirabai Chanu work in?
Hindi, English, Manipuri.
Can Mirabai Chanu speak at a corporate or school event?
Mirabai can be approached for motivational talks, award ceremonies, fireside chats and sports events, subject to training and competition schedules. Share your format and audience and we will check feasibility with their team.
Available for
- Brand Endorsement
- Event Appearance
- Motivational Talk
- Corporate Event
- Digital Campaign
- Social Media Campaign
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Mirabai Chanu’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
