When Mirabai Chanu isn't lifting weights, she likes to unwind by shaking a leg

Weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu plays hard when it comes to her sport and fitness. But even when it comes to letting her hair down, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna winner is always game. At an event in Mumbai recently, Chanu said, “I was a dancer in school and still love to dance. I also like listening to music. I make sure to engage in these downtime activities to stay stress free.”

Given that her father and brothers are footballers, the Commonwealth Games gold medalist likes watching the game as well. “Apart from football, I also like watching judo and boxing. There’s a lot to learn from these and I sometimes use it in my fitness training,” she said.