The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw India opening its account in the medals department, as Mirabai Chanu bagged a silver in the Women's 49kg weightlifting. She pulled off a total of 20kg. Following the same, the Indian Prime Minister congratulated her.
In what came as the opening proud moment for India, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bagged a silver in the Women's 49kg weightlifting category on Saturday. It was India's first medal in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Falling short of words for this smile, happiness and pride! Congratulations 🙌👏 pic.twitter.com/ES30QRy2ii
— Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia)Chanu lifted a total of 202kg, as she looked relatively comfortable throughout. As for the gold medal, it was claimed by China's ZH Hou, while Indonesia's WC Aisah claimed the bronze.
Chanu lifted 84kg in her opening attempt, followed by 97 in the next try, but failed to lift the 89kg. In Clean and Jerk, he successfully lifted 110kg and 115kg.
Silver Medal for for Saikhom Mirabai Chanu Wins India's First Medal, Settles For Silver In pic.twitter.com/rh4iATzz6t
— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel)Congratulations on making proud and bringing us GLORY. Our first medal at the , SILVER medal in the Women's 49kg . pic.twitter.com/8nK8xHKNYG
— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel)Following Chanu's success, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on her success. Also, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur sent out his congratulatory message and best wishes.
Could not have asked for a happier start to ! India is elated by ’s stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian. pic.twitter.com/B6uJtDlaJo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)India’s 1st medal on day 1 ! wins SILVER in women's 49kg weightlifting! 🥈🏋️
India 🇮🇳 is so proud of you Mira ! pic.twitter.com/QSqI7XTHbV
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