Quick Info

ProfessionJudoka
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/02/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceImphal, Manipur

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Full NameShushila Devi Likmabam
Famous forWinning the silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and being India's sole representative in judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 2"
Weight
I.J.F.48 kg
in pounds106 lbs
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherLikmabam Manihar Singh
MotherLikmabam Chaobi Devi
SiblingsShe is the second among four children

Career

Judo Coach/MentorJiwan Sharma (Judo coach)
Medals
  • Silver medal in 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
  • Silver medal in 2018 Asian Open in Hong Kong
  • Gold medal in 2019 Asian Open in Hong Kong
  • Gold medal in 2010 Commonwealth Judo Championship in Singapore (44 kg category)
  • Gold medal in 2011 Asian Youth Judo Championship in Lebanon (with best judoka accolade)
  • Gold medal in 2014 Senior National Judo Championship
  • Gold medal in 2015 National Games in Kerala
  • Gold medal in 2018 All India Police Judo Cluster Championship
  • Gold medal in 2019 Commonwealth Judo Championship
  • Gold medal in 2019 Senior National Championship in Visakhapatnam
  • Silver medal in 2022 Commonwealth Games (49 kg)
  • Gold medal in 2019 South Asian Games (48 kg)
Started JudoAge 7, inspired by her uncle Likmabam Dinit (international judoka)
Joined Manipur Police2017
International AppearancesParticipated in 14 international judo events, including 2014 Incheon Asian Games
Olympic QualificationQualified for 2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021) as India's sole judo representative in the 48 kg category

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shushila Singh is India's sole judo athlete at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
2. She began training in judo at 7 years old alongside her brother, Shilakshi Singh.
3. Shushila gained international recognition by winning a gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Judo Championship.
4. In 2010, she relocated to Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports to enhance her training.
5. A major milestone in her career was winning a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
6. In 2017, Shushila joined the Manipur Police and clinched a silver medal at the 2019 Asian Open in Hong Kong.
7. Despite financial challenges following an injury, Shushila qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as India's sole representative in judo.
8. Shushila is India's sole judo athlete at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
9. She qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as India's sole representative in judo, making her the fifth athlete from Manipur to qualify for the Olympics.
10. Her uncle Likmabam Dinit was an international judo player who inspired her to take up the sport.
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