On Monday, Konsam Ormila Devi of Manipur lived up to her growing stature by winning gold in the 44kg category at the Khelo India School Games competition at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. READ | Khelo India School Games: Srihari Nataraj claims six gold medals in swimmingManipur had plenty to cheer with the rest of the nation in November, when Saikhom Mirabai Chanu ended a 22-year wait to win gold at the World Weightlifting Championships at Anaheim, California. Her total was 10 kg better than silver medallist, Khushali Gangurde of Maharashtra (total 127 kg). “Her mother is a vegetable vendor in Khongjom, and her father is very ill,” coach Bobo Singh said. READ | Khelo India Games: Haryana rule in wrestling, clinch 24 medalsBobo Singh, a former Sports Authority of India academy coach in Manipur, persuaded her to take up weightlifting.

Source: Hindustan Times February 05, 2018 15:00 UTC