Mirabai Chanu: '4am truck rides to training made me'

Mirabai Chanu has had to work hard for her sporting success.

Carrying firewood and water to her home in the remote north-east of India, she picked up a talent for lifting weights.

Now 27, the 2017 world champion added an Olympic silver medal to her impressive collection in Tokyo.

Travelling to training by truck at 4am was just part of the regime that turned her into a fierce competitor.

This video is part of the third edition of BBC's India Sportswoman of The Year. Head here to find out more about the nominees and vote for your favourite.

Reporter: Vandna Vijay, Shoot edit: Prem Boominathan & Sharad Badhe