Guwahati, April 16 -- Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Indian Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Athletes Commission, marking a significant step in her sporting journey with a move into sports administration.

The announcement, made on Tuesday, highlights Chanu's growing influence in Indian sports beyond her accomplishments on the platform. The 30-year-old, who clinched silver in the 49kg category at the Tokyo Olympics, is now the second Indian weightlifter to reach the Olympic podium and take up a pivotal leadership role within the national federation.

Expressing her gratitude, Chanu thanked the IWF and Federation President Sahdev Yadav for their trust and support. She also ackn...