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Mirabai Chanu’s education journey behind her Commonwealth glory

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 12dShare

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu’s journey shows that education extends beyond the classroom. While her demanding training limited traditional schooling, she pursued higher education through flexible learning while building resilience through real-life challenges. From carrying firewood in rural Manipur to overcoming Olympic heartbreak and injuries, Chanu transformed setbacks into strengths. Her perseverance culminated in a historic third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow 2026, highlighting the power of determination, continuous learning, and mental resilience.

First report: Mirabai Chanu won – that’s not the story — indianexpress.com, 14d