Quick Info
| Profession | Weightlifter, Assistant Sub-Inspector |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/03/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Bhodiya, 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
| Height | 5' 2" (157 cm) |
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| Weight | 53 Kg (117 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Exercising |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Deepak Yadav (Electrician, Former Bodybuilder) |
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Career
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| Professional Recognition | Appointed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in the Chhattisgarh Police |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/popular/gyaneshwari-yadav/ |
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). |