PM Modi Cheers Mirabai Chanu's Silver Olympic Medal Win #shorts #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020

"India Is Elated": PM Modi Cheers Mirabai Chanu's Silver Olympic Medal Win

Weighlifter Mirabai Chanu, who ended India's 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal, won a silver in women's 49kg category.

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All India  Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi

Updated : July 24, 2021 1:29 pm IST





Highlights

"Elated by Mirabai Chanu's stupendous performance": PM Modi

Mirabai Chanu won a silver in women's 49kg category

Mirabai Chanu, 26, lifted a total of 202kg (87kg+115kg)

New Delhi : 

Within minutes of Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bagging the country's first medal at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating the smashing win.

"Could not have asked for a happier start to @Tokyo2020! India is elated by @mirabai_chanu's stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian," PM Modi tweeted with #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020.

Mirabai Chanu, who ended India's 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal, won a silver in women's 49kg category