Tokyo Olympics: Silver medallist Mirabai Chanu's special Olympic earrings stole the show

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu made history as she secured the silver medal in the women's 49 kg rivalry. This is India's first medal in the Tokyo Olympics. Mirabai Chanu lifted 87 kg in the grab and then guaranteed herself of the silver by lifting 115 kg in clean and jerk.

Yet, aside from her preeminent strength which was at show, Chanu's earrings the five Olympics rings were in concentrate as well.

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Netizens were quick to notice the specialearrings as they showered praises upon the Manipur-born weightlifter.

After failing to win a medal at Rio 2016, #Mirabai_Chanu wore Olympic earrings for four years straight to remind her that the same would not happen in #Tokyo2020.

They were gifted by her mother to never forget her Olympic dream. #silver — Saahir Banwait (@saahirofficial) July 24, 2021

‘Bharat’ where still in 2020 individuals seek blessings of their parents, relatives, community et al before a major pursuit!!! #inspiring

Tokyo Games: Mirabai Chanu's Mother In Tears As Daughter Sports "Good Luck" Earrings She Gifted In Olympic Super Show https://t.co/lMecCs6suw — Bharat🇮🇳 (@imvivekpuri) July 24, 2021

We all can feel it 👏👏🇮🇳
I just noticed her earrings ...Wow.. Olympic rings 👍 — What she thinks 🇮🇳 (@Kajukatli15) July 24, 2021

"I saw the earrings on TV, I gave them to her in 2016 before the Rio Olympics. I have made it for her from the gold pieces and savings I have so that it brings luck and success," said Leima(Mirabai Chanu's mother) to PTI.

"I was in tears seeing it and also during the moment, she won the medal. Her father was also in tears. Tears of joy. All her hard work has led to the success."

Presently, Mirabai Chanu has become just the second Indian woman weightlifter after Karnam Malleswari to win an Olympic weightlifting medal. Karnam Malleswari had won a bronze at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Mirabai Chanu became the fifth Indian female athlete to have won an individual Olympic award. Prior to her, Malleswari, Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, and Sakshi Malik have accomplished the feat.

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Mirabai Chanu ended India's 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics by securing a silver medal in the 49kg class to open the nation's account on Saturday.

The 26-year-old lifted a sum of 202kg (87kg+115kg). With this, she exorcized the apparitions of the 2016 Games where she had neglected to log a solitary lift.

After winning the medal, Chanu spoke exclusively to WION andopened up about the moment when she stood at the podium with her silver medal. She said, "I came here after years of hard work and when I stood on the podium, I forgot about the fatigue for some time as it's like a dream come true."

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Watch her exclusive interview here:

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