Gyaneshwari Yadav

Weightlifter, Assistant Sub-Inspector

Indian Bhodiya, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionWeightlifter, Assistant Sub-Inspector
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/03/2003
Age23 years
BirthplaceBhodiya, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India

Latest News about Gyaneshwari Yadav

27/07/2026

Gyaneshwari Yadav won silver in the women’s 53 kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She produced a career-best total of 199 kg, with lifts of 88 kg in the snatch and 111 kg in the clean and jerk, securing one of India’s notable weightlifting medals at the event.

13/07/2026

Gyaneshwari Yadav was named in India’s squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after strong performances in the 53 kg category. Her selection followed a bronze-medal finish at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar, where she lifted a total of 194 kg.

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Bio/Wiki

Indian weightlifter from Chhattisgarh who represents India internationally.
Serves as an Assistant Sub-Inspector in the Chhattisgarh Police.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 2" (157 cm)
Weight53 Kg (117 lbs)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesExercising

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherDeepak Yadav (Electrician, Former Bodybuilder)

Career

Awards
  • 2022: Silver Medal in IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships (Women's 49 kg category)
  • 2023: Gold Medal in Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships (Women's 49 kg category)
  • 2024: Gold Medal in Senior National Weightlifting Championships (Women's 49 kg category)
  • 2025: Gundadhur Samman (Chhattisgarh's prestigious State Sports Award)
  • 2026: Silver Medal in Commonwealth Games (Glasgow) (Women's 53 kg category)
  • 2026: Silver Medal in Asian Weightlifting Championships (Women's 53 kg category)
  • 2026: Bronze Medal in Asian Weightlifting Championships (Women's 53 kg category)
Professional RecognitionAppointed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in the Chhattisgarh Police

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She began training in powerlifting before switching to Olympic weightlifting at a young age.
2. During the COVID-19 lockdown, she trained at home using improvised weights such as gas cylinders and concrete slabs, made by her father.
3. Her father gave up his own bodybuilding ambitions due to financial constraints but dedicated himself to supporting her sporting career.
4. In 2025, she received Chhattisgarh’s prestigious Gundadhur Samman for her international performances.
5. In 2026, Gyaneshwari Yadav made her Commonwealth Games debut at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and won the silver medal in the women’s 53 kg weightlifting event with a career-best total lift of 199 kg (88 kg snatch + 111 kg clean & jerk).
6. In 2026, she won silver in snatch and bronze in the overall total at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar with a total of 194 kg (88 kg snatch + 106 kg clean & jerk).
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