<p>India's hopes of getting a medal in the shooting were dashed after Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary failed to qualify for the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Qualification medal rounds as the Indian shooting contingent faced disappointment on July 27 (Tuesday) despite performing well in stage 1. They finished at the seventh spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pair had a poor start in the stage two and shot a total of 380 in Qualification stage 2 which was not enough&nbsp;to qualify and progress further.</p>

<p>In the first series of Qualification stage 2, Saurabh shot a total of 96 while Manu shot 92 and they were positioned at eighth place by the end of series 1. In series two, Saurabh shot 98 while Bhaker finished with 94.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also note that both Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary have suffered heartbreaks in their respective individual categories.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now,&nbsp;The top two in the Qualification stage 2 will contest for the gold medal, while the third and fourth-placed teams will contest for the bronze medal.</p>

<p>Earlier, the pair made a promising start after they progressed to Qualification stage 2 of the event after registering a total score of 582 in Qualification stage 1 at the Asaka Shooting - 10m Range.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from Bhaker and Chaudhary, the other Indian pair of Yashaswini Deswal and Abhishek Verma however bowed out after finishing at the 17th spot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Qualification Stage 1, Saurabh finished his first series of 10-shots with a total score of 92 while Manu Bhaker's score after the first series read 97. In the second series, Saurabh and Manu shot 100 and 94 respectively. In the final series, the 19-year-old Saurabh shot 92 while Bhaker finished with a score of 95.&nbsp;</p>


India's hopes of getting a medal in the shooting were dashed after Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary failed to qualify for the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Qualification medal rounds as the Indian shooting contingent faced disappointment on July 27 (Tuesday) despite performing well in stage 1.

India's hopes of getting a medal in the shooting were dashed after Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary failed to qualify for the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Qualification medal rounds as the Indian shooting contingent faced disappointment on July 27 (Tuesday) despite performing well in stage 1. They finished at the seventh spot. The pair had a poor start in the stage two and shot a total of 380 in Qualification stage 2 which was not enough to qualify and progress further. In the first series of Qualification stage 2, Saurabh shot a total of 96 while Manu shot 92 and they were positioned at eighth place by the end of series 1. In series two, Saurabh shot 98 while Bhaker finished with 94. Also note that both Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary have suffered heartbreaks in their respective individual categories. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Gymnasts from Germany opt for full-body suits to promote freedom of choice Now, The top two in the Qualification stage 2 will contest for the gold medal, while the third and fourth-placed teams will contest for the bronze medal. Earlier, the pair made a promising start after they progressed to Qualification stage 2 of the event after registering a total score of 582 in Qualification stage 1 at the Asaka Shooting - 10m Range. Apart from Bhaker and Chaudhary, the other Indian pair of Yashaswini Deswal and Abhishek Verma however bowed out after finishing at the 17th spot. 10m Air Pistol mixed team of @realmanubhaker and @SChaudhary2002 finish qualification round 2 at 7th place with a score of 380. Stay tuned for more #Tokyo2020 updates.#Cheer4India — SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) July 27, 2021 × In Qualification Stage 1, Saurabh finished his first series of 10-shots with a total score of 92 while Manu Bhaker's score after the first series read 97. In the second series, Saurabh and Manu shot 100 and 94 respectively. In the final series, the 19-year-old Saurabh shot 92 while Bhaker finished with a score of 95.

Tokyo Olympics: Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary fail to qualify for mixed-team 10m air pistol Qualification medal rounds

<p>Indian&nbsp;hockey team defeated Spain 3-0 in the Pool A clash in men's hockey at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on July 27 (Tuesday). Team India started well as they scored two goals in the first quarter against Spain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>No goals were scored in second and third&nbsp;quarters and India&nbsp;managed to maintain their 2-0 lead.&nbsp;The team entered the half-time break with an advantage thanks to the strikes from Simranjeet Singh and Rupinder Pal Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Manpreet Singh-led side bounced back from a 1-7 thrashing at the hands of Australia on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the fourth quarter, Simranjeet Singh created a penalty corner for India and Rupinder made no mistake in converting it into another goal. This is the third goal for Rupinder at Tokyo Olympics.</p>

<p>The Spanish team, however, pressed high and tried to find the back of the net but the Indian team performed well under pressure and defended brilliantly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before the match against Spain, India had defeated New Zealand but lost to Australia.&nbsp;</p>


Indian hockey team defeated Spain 3-0 in the Pool A clash in men's hockey at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on July 27 (Tuesday). Team India started well as they scored two goals in the first quarter against Spain.

Indian hockey team defeated Spain 3-0 in the Pool A clash in men's hockey at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on July 27 (Tuesday). Team India started well as they scored two goals in the first quarter against Spain. No goals were scored in second and third quarters and India managed to maintain their 2-0 lead. The team entered the half-time break with an advantage thanks to the strikes from Simranjeet Singh and Rupinder Pal Singh. The Manpreet Singh-led side bounced back from a 1-7 thrashing at the hands of Australia on Sunday. ALSO READ | Tokyo Olympics: Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary fail to qualify for mixed-team 10m air pistol Qualification medal rounds In the fourth quarter, Simranjeet Singh created a penalty corner for India and Rupinder made no mistake in converting it into another goal. This is the third goal for Rupinder at Tokyo Olympics. The Spanish team, however, pressed high and tried to find the back of the net but the Indian team performed well under pressure and defended brilliantly. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Gymnasts from Germany opt for full-body suits to promote freedom of choice A comfortable win for #TeamIndia against #Spain. Final Score India - 3 Spain -0 India inch closer to a quarter-final berth. Graham Reid's men take on Argentina and Japan in the group stages next.#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/r7KCl2FQfL — SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) July 27, 2021 × Before the match against Spain, India had defeated New Zealand but lost to Australia.

Tokyo Olympics hockey: Rupinder Pal Singh strikes twice as India defeat Spain 3-0 in Pool A clash

<p>India paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal on Tuesday bowed out of the men`s singles event after losing his Round 3 match against current world champion Ma Long here at Tokyo Metropolitan Gym -- Table 1 in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.</p>

<p>Ma Long defeated Kamal 4-1 in a match that lasted for 46 minutes.</p>

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<p>Kamal was put on the backfoot in Game 1, losing it 7-11 and, and he was left with all to do in the following games.</p>

<p>However, Kamal showed his experience and staged a comeback, winning Game 2.</p>

<p>The match kept on going back and forth, and after Game 3, it was Long who managed to take a 2-1 lead.</p>

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<p>Continuing from where he left off, Long took Game 4 and he was just minutes away from winning the match. Kamal was not able to make a comeback and he ended up losing the match within minutes.</p>

<p>On Monday, star paddler Manika Batra bowed out of the women`s singles event after losing her Round 3 match against Austria`s Sofia Polcanova. Sofia Polcanova defeated Batra 4-0.&nbsp;</p>


India paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal on Tuesday bowed out of the men`s singles event after losing his Round 3 match against current world champion Ma Long here at Tokyo Metropolitan Gym -- Table 1 in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.

India paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal on Tuesday bowed out of the men`s singles event after losing his Round 3 match against current world champion Ma Long here at Tokyo Metropolitan Gym -- Table 1 in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Ma Long defeated Kamal 4-1 in a match that lasted for 46 minutes. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics: Rupinder Pal Singh strikes twice as India defeat Spain 3-0 in Pool A clash Kamal was put on the backfoot in Game 1, losing it 7-11 and, and he was left with all to do in the following games. However, Kamal showed his experience and staged a comeback, winning Game 2. The match kept on going back and forth, and after Game 3, it was Long who managed to take a 2-1 lead. The veteran Sharath Kamal goes down to China's Ma Long in his 3rd round match. This was Sharath's 4th Olympics participation. With this, the #TableTennis campaign for India comes to an end in #Tokyo2020 We witnessed some really bright results from TT at this games.#Cheer4India — SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) July 27, 2021 × ALSO READ | Tokyo Olympics: Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary fail to qualify for mixed-team 10m air pistol Qualification medal rounds Continuing from where he left off, Long took Game 4 and he was just minutes away from winning the match. Kamal was not able to make a comeback and he ended up losing the match within minutes. On Monday, star paddler Manika Batra bowed out of the women`s singles event after losing her Round 3 match against Austria`s Sofia Polcanova. Sofia Polcanova defeated Batra 4-0.

Tokyo Olympics table tennis: Sharath Kamal's run comes to an end after losing to Ma Long

<p>The skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli has a special message to all the Indian athletes at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. Kohli's recorded message was shared by the official handle of BCCI, with the hashtag #Cheer4India in support of the Indian contingent. He particularly praised Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu, who emerged as an inspiration for everyone.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-2020-heading-back-mirabai-chanu-set-to-return-to-india-after-a-memorable-olympics-400729">'Heading back': Mirabai Chanu set to return to India after a memorable Olympics</a></strong></p>

<p>Apart from the skipper, Rahul Dravid, the former cricketer and head coach of the Sri Lanka tour, has also extended his best wishes to the athletes. In another post, BCCI shared Dravid's pre-recorded message. He said, "Let's come together in cheering for our Indian contingent at the Olympics. Let's cheer for India."</p>

<p><strong>Watch Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid's message:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rahul Dravid - batting legend &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>'s Head Coach for the Sri Lanka series - is cheering for our athletes at <a href="https://twitter.com/Tokyo2020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tokyo2020</a>. 👍 👍<br />
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Let's join him &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cheer4India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cheer4India</a> 🇮🇳 👏 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaSports</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Media_SAI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Media_SAI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/WeAreTeamIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WeAreTeamIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/eJzXjM3IJN">pic.twitter.com/eJzXjM3IJN</a></p>
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<p>So far, Mirabai Chanu's silver remains the only medal in the Indian tally after she finished second in the women's 49kg weightlifting event. The 26-year-old managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chanu victory was monumental as it came two decades after Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recently, Rohit Sharma, who is currently with the Indian squad that will face England in the five-match Test series which commences on August 04, also wished the Indian team also wished India at the Tokyo Olympics. Cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill also send their best wishes.&nbsp;</p>

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The skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli has a special message to all the Indian athletes at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. Kohli's recorded message was shared by the official handle of BCCI, with the hashtag #Cheer4India in support of the Indian contingent.

The skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli has a special message to all the Indian athletes at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. Kohli's recorded message was shared by the official handle of BCCI, with the hashtag #Cheer4India in support of the Indian contingent. He particularly praised Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu, who emerged as an inspiration for everyone. Also Read: 'Heading back': Mirabai Chanu set to return to India after a memorable Olympics Apart from the skipper, Rahul Dravid, the former cricketer and head coach of the Sri Lanka tour, has also extended his best wishes to the athletes. In another post, BCCI shared Dravid's pre-recorded message. He said, "Let's come together in cheering for our Indian contingent at the Olympics. Let's cheer for India." Watch Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid's message: #TeamIndia captain @imVkohli has a special message for weightlifter @mirabai_chanu, who won India's first medal at @Tokyo2020. 🇮🇳 👏 👏@IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/suRbQmB4bd — BCCI (@BCCI) July 26, 2021 × Rahul Dravid - batting legend & #TeamIndia's Head Coach for the Sri Lanka series - is cheering for our athletes at @Tokyo2020. 👍 👍 Let's join him & #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 👏 👏@IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/eJzXjM3IJN — BCCI (@BCCI) July 26, 2021 × So far, Mirabai Chanu's silver remains the only medal in the Indian tally after she finished second in the women's 49kg weightlifting event. The 26-year-old managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110). Chanu victory was monumental as it came two decades after Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category. ALSO READ: Condoms and sex at Olympics: Awareness creation, restrictions and pushback Recently, Rohit Sharma, who is currently with the Indian squad that will face England in the five-match Test series which commences on August 04, also wished the Indian team also wished India at the Tokyo Olympics. Cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill also send their best wishes. .@ImRo45 shows his support for our athletes at @Tokyo2020. 👏 👏 Let us all come together & #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 👍 👍@IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/aVeQFwImKd — BCCI (@BCCI) July 24, 2021 × .@ajinkyarahane88 is cheering for our athletes at @Tokyo2020. 👏 👏 Let's join him & #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 👍👍 @IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/atYNYI77Wd — BCCI (@BCCI) July 25, 2021 × .@RealShubmanGill shows his support for our athletes at @Tokyo2020. 👏 👏 Let us all come together & #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 👍 👍 @IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/iHrosqTqvG — BCCI (@BCCI) July 26, 2021 × Click here for all Tokyo Olympics updates!

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<p>India's star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020, now stands a chance of medal upgrade as China's Zhihui Hou is set to undergo a doping test, news agency ANI reported. The news comes just two days after she won the women's 49kg weightlifting gold. In case Zhihui fails the test, Mirabai will be the first women to ever win a Gold medal in weightlifting for India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"She has been asked to stay in Tokyo and the test will be done. The test is definitely happening," ANI reported citing a source known to&nbsp;them.&nbsp;The rule clearly states that if an athelete undergoes a doping test and fails, then the silver medalist will be awarded the gold.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She had finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chanu opened India's medal tally at the Games and it was a historic feat for the nation as her win came two decades after Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category.&nbsp;</p>

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India's star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020, now stands a chance of medal upgrade as China's Zhihui Hou is set to undergo a doping test, news agency ANI reported.

India's star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020, now stands a chance of medal upgrade as China's Zhihui Hou is set to undergo a doping test, news agency ANI reported. The news comes just two days after she won the women's 49kg weightlifting gold. In case Zhihui fails the test, Mirabai will be the first women to ever win a Gold medal in weightlifting for India. "She has been asked to stay in Tokyo and the test will be done. The test is definitely happening," ANI reported citing a source known to them. The rule clearly states that if an athelete undergoes a doping test and fails, then the silver medalist will be awarded the gold. ALSO READ: Condoms and sex at Olympics: Awareness creation, restrictions and pushback The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She had finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110). Chanu opened India's medal tally at the Games and it was a historic feat for the nation as her win came two decades after Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category. Also Read: 'Heading back': Mirabai Chanu set to return to India after a memorable Olympics Click here for all Tokyo Olympics updates!

Tokyo Olympics: Gold for Mirabai Chanu? As China's weightlifter to be tested by anti-doping authorities

<p>Indian women's tennis pair of Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina was knocked out in the first round after losing 6-0, 6(0)-7(7), 8-10 to Ukraine's Liudmyla Kichenok and Nadiia Kichenok at Ariake Tennis Park on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sania and Ankita were leading in the first set with it 6-0, but in the second set, the Ukrainian twin sisters took control and posed challenges in front of the Indian duo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the second set saw some hope when the Indians drew the first break of the set in the sixth game and were 5-2 up, but the Ukrainians turned the match and returned the break in the decisive ninth game. They went on to take the set to a tie-breaker, which they comfortably won 7-0.</p>

<p>In the final set, nerves got better of the Indian pair&nbsp;as they lost the set 8-10 and they ended up losing the match in&nbsp;one hour and 33 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There was a tough fight in the super tie-breaker but the Kichenok siblings secured the two decisive final points to wrap up the super tie-breaker 10-8 and also the match.</p>

<p>Now, after Sania and Ankita's defeat, Sumit Nagal, who is all set to face world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev of the ROC in the second round, is the only Indian tennis player left competing in Tokyo.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>India at Tokyo Olympics:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Indian badminton star and Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu started her campaign with a comfortable 21-7, 21-10 victory over Ksenia Polikarpova of Israel in her first match of Group J of the women’s singles at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday (July 25).</p>

<p>Yesterday, Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category and opened India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch her exclusive interview:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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Indian women's tennis pair of Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina was knocked out in the first round after losing 6-0, 6(0)-7(7), 8-10 to Ukraine's Liudmyla Kichenok and Nadiia Kichenok at Ariake Tennis Park on Sunday.

Indian women's tennis pair of Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina was knocked out in the first round after losing 6-0, 6(0)-7(7), 8-10 to Ukraine's Liudmyla Kichenok and Nadiia Kichenok at Ariake Tennis Park on Sunday. Sania and Ankita were leading in the first set with it 6-0, but in the second set, the Ukrainian twin sisters took control and posed challenges in front of the Indian duo. However, the second set saw some hope when the Indians drew the first break of the set in the sixth game and were 5-2 up, but the Ukrainians turned the match and returned the break in the decisive ninth game. They went on to take the set to a tie-breaker, which they comfortably won 7-0. In the final set, nerves got better of the Indian pair as they lost the set 8-10 and they ended up losing the match in one hour and 33 minutes. Tennis: In a surprising turn of events, Sania Mirza & Ankita Raina knocked OUT in Doubles 1st round by Kichenok twins 6-0, 6-7, 8-10. The Indians had won the 1st set 6-0 & were leading 5-3 in 2nd! #Tokyo2020withIndia_AllSports pic.twitter.com/rVdPkB649R — India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) July 25, 2021 × IN PICS | Tokyo Olympics 2020- From PV Sindhu to Deepika Kumari: Top Indian athletes to look out for! There was a tough fight in the super tie-breaker but the Kichenok siblings secured the two decisive final points to wrap up the super tie-breaker 10-8 and also the match. Now, after Sania and Ankita's defeat, Sumit Nagal, who is all set to face world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev of the ROC in the second round, is the only Indian tennis player left competing in Tokyo. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics 2020: Top 7 teenagers from India set to shine in the greatest extravaganza India at Tokyo Olympics: Indian badminton star and Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu started her campaign with a comfortable 21-7, 21-10 victory over Ksenia Polikarpova of Israel in her first match of Group J of the women’s singles at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday (July 25). Yesterday, Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category and opened India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Watch her exclusive interview: × Click here for all Olympics updates!

Tokyo Olympics: Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina knocked out of doubles tennis in first round

<p>Indian badminton star and Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu started her campaign with a comfortable 21-7, 21-10 victory over Ksenia Polikarpova of Israel in her first match of Group J of the women’s singles at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday (July 25).</p>

<p>Sindhu lost the first two points but soon bounced back with frequent cross-court shots to register an easy win in straight games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the first game, the reigning badminton world champion won 13 points in a row at one point to get a lead but dropped two points. She then took control and finished the game within 13 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While in the second game, Sindhu was attacking and the opponent made some errors too. The Indian star wrapped up the victory in just 29 minutes.</p>

<p>In her next match, PV Sindhu will take on Hong Kong’s Cheung Ngan Yi on or before July 28.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sindhu is hoping to bag the gold medal this time as she has the agony of losing the elusive gold in Rio after getting defeated by Spain's Carolina Marin, who withdrew from the Tokyo Games after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Sindhu had said that she will "miss her and that rivalry on the court". She added that "even though she's not there it's still not going to be easy" as she has will some fierce competitors like Taiwan's Tai Tzu-Ying, China's Chen Yu Fei and Japan's Akane Yamaguchi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yesterday, India opened the medal tally after&nbsp;weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category.&nbsp;</p>


Indian badminton star and Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu started her campaign with a comfortable 21-7, 21-10 victory over Ksenia Polikarpova of Israel in her first match of Group J of the women’s singles at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday (July 25).

Indian badminton star and Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu started her campaign with a comfortable 21-7, 21-10 victory over Ksenia Polikarpova of Israel in her first match of Group J of the women’s singles at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday (July 25). Sindhu lost the first two points but soon bounced back with frequent cross-court shots to register an easy win in straight games. In the first game, the reigning badminton world champion won 13 points in a row at one point to get a lead but dropped two points. She then took control and finished the game within 13 minutes. While in the second game, Sindhu was attacking and the opponent made some errors too. The Indian star wrapped up the victory in just 29 minutes. In her next match, PV Sindhu will take on Hong Kong’s Cheung Ngan Yi on or before July 28. Sindhu is hoping to bag the gold medal this time as she has the agony of losing the elusive gold in Rio after getting defeated by Spain's Carolina Marin, who withdrew from the Tokyo Games after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Sindhu had said that she will "miss her and that rivalry on the court". She added that "even though she's not there it's still not going to be easy" as she has will some fierce competitors like Taiwan's Tai Tzu-Ying, China's Chen Yu Fei and Japan's Akane Yamaguchi. PV Sindhu wins her opening group match at the #Tokyo2020 defeating Ksenia Polikarpova of Israel 21-7, 21-10#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/XWwA2chmxO — SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) July 25, 2021 × Yesterday, India opened the medal tally after weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category.

Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu wins opening match against Israel's Ksenia Polikarpova

<p>Naohisa Takato delivered the first gold medal of the Tokyo Games for a host nation desperate for Olympic glory by winning the men's 60 kg judo, a sport fittingly born in Japan 140 years ago.</p>

<p>The win against Taiwan's Yang Yung-wei left Takato openly weeping on the mat and stood in contrast to the lack of fans in an empty arena at the Nippon Budokan, a mecca of Japanese martial arts and concert venues, amid the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>"This is heavy. It makes me feel like dreaming," Takato, who was later all smiles, told reporters when asked about the gold medal that was put around his neck.</p>

<p>The triple world champion judoka, who had disappointed the nation with a bronze medal at the 2016 Games, had a nail-biting ride to the top of the podium with three victories in the finals coming in the sudden death Golden Score period.</p>

<p>He had a close shave in his quarter-final in the 60kg class, winning during Golden Score overtime on a foul by his Georgian opponent Lukhumi Chkhvimiani.</p>

<p>In the elimination round of 16, Takato delivered an ippon against Belgian Jorre Verstaeten.</p>

<p>"It was frustrating in Rio," Takato said, recalling the previous Games where he ended up with bronze. "It was a long road to get here."</p>

<p>In between matches at the eight-sided Nippon Budokan, which was built for the Olympics Japan hosted in 1964, sanitation workers poured disinfectant spray over yellow tatami mats to minimise the risk of coronavirus infection.</p>

<p>Blaring pop, rock and dance music was used to generate an atmosphere before the bouts.</p>

<p>JAPAN'S STRENGTH</p>

<p>Takato's victory underscored Japan's strength at a sport that originated in the country. Bronze medals went to Yeldos Smetov of Kazakhstan and Luka Mkheidze of France.</p>

<p>Japanese female judoka Funa Tonaki reached the final in her 48kg class but lost to Kosovo's Distria Krasniqi, just one bout away from achieving double gold on the same day with Takato.</p>

<p>Tonaki, a one-time world champion making her Olympic debut, won a semi-final with an ippon - judo's equivalent of a knockout - by pinning Ukraine's Daria Bilodid in Golden Score overtime.</p>

<p>It was a bittersweet day for the host nation, which has endured a lead up to the Games like no other.</p>

<p>The career of "King" Kohei Uchimura, twice Olympics all-around champion and holder of seven Olympic medals, came to an abrupt end when he failed to qualify in the gymnastics arena.</p>

<p>Japan also suffered an opening swimming session blow on Saturday when top gold medal hope Daiya Seto failed to make the men's 400 metres medley final.</p>

<p>Nevertheless, many spectators watching the Games at home under lockdown took solace in Takato's moment of joy.</p>

<p>"The first gold medal for Japan! It was a marvellous feat built on the bitter experience at Rio de Janeiro five years ago. Congratulations and thank you," Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike tweeted.</p>


Naohisa Takato delivered the first gold medal of the Tokyo Games for a host nation desperate for Olympic glory by winning the men's 60 kg judo, a sport fittingly born in Japan 140 years ago.

Naohisa Takato delivered the first gold medal of the Tokyo Games for a host nation desperate for Olympic glory by winning the men's 60 kg judo, a sport fittingly born in Japan 140 years ago. The win against Taiwan's Yang Yung-wei left Takato openly weeping on the mat and stood in contrast to the lack of fans in an empty arena at the Nippon Budokan, a mecca of Japanese martial arts and concert venues, amid the coronavirus pandemic. "This is heavy. It makes me feel like dreaming," Takato, who was later all smiles, told reporters when asked about the gold medal that was put around his neck. The triple world champion judoka, who had disappointed the nation with a bronze medal at the 2016 Games, had a nail-biting ride to the top of the podium with three victories in the finals coming in the sudden death Golden Score period. He had a close shave in his quarter-final in the 60kg class, winning during Golden Score overtime on a foul by his Georgian opponent Lukhumi Chkhvimiani. In the elimination round of 16, Takato delivered an ippon against Belgian Jorre Verstaeten. "It was frustrating in Rio," Takato said, recalling the previous Games where he ended up with bronze. "It was a long road to get here." In between matches at the eight-sided Nippon Budokan, which was built for the Olympics Japan hosted in 1964, sanitation workers poured disinfectant spray over yellow tatami mats to minimise the risk of coronavirus infection. Blaring pop, rock and dance music was used to generate an atmosphere before the bouts. JAPAN'S STRENGTH Takato's victory underscored Japan's strength at a sport that originated in the country. Bronze medals went to Yeldos Smetov of Kazakhstan and Luka Mkheidze of France. Japanese female judoka Funa Tonaki reached the final in her 48kg class but lost to Kosovo's Distria Krasniqi, just one bout away from achieving double gold on the same day with Takato. Tonaki, a one-time world champion making her Olympic debut, won a semi-final with an ippon - judo's equivalent of a knockout - by pinning Ukraine's Daria Bilodid in Golden Score overtime. It was a bittersweet day for the host nation, which has endured a lead up to the Games like no other. The career of "King" Kohei Uchimura, twice Olympics all-around champion and holder of seven Olympic medals, came to an abrupt end when he failed to qualify in the gymnastics arena. Japan also suffered an opening swimming session blow on Saturday when top gold medal hope Daiya Seto failed to make the men's 400 metres medley final. Nevertheless, many spectators watching the Games at home under lockdown took solace in Takato's moment of joy. "The first gold medal for Japan! It was a marvellous feat built on the bitter experience at Rio de Janeiro five years ago. Congratulations and thank you," Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike tweeted.

Olympics: Naohisa Takato wins Japan's first gold in men's 60 kg judo

<p>Athletes follow a disciplined training and fitness regime to maintain their physique and athleticism; they sacrifice their favourite food items to maintain their diet habits and compete at international levels. However, some of the prominent sportspersons in India sometimes share their 'cheat meals', for instance, remember when cricketer Virat Kohli talked about his love for 'Chole Bhature'. Interestingly, the latest star to join the list is none other than Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India's star weightlifter was heard in one of the media interviews that she wishes to eat pizza and that too 'a lot of it'. Now, Domino's India has offered her "PizzasForLife". In a tweet, the food outlet wrote, "She said it, we heard it We never want @mirabai_chanu to wait to eat again so we’re treating her to FREE Domino’s pizza for life!"</p>

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<p>The American food outlet had also congratulated the weightlifter moments after she won the medal and opened India's tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, it wrote, "Congratulations on bringing the medal home! You brought the dreams of a billion+ Indians to life and we couldn’t be happier to treat you to FREE pizza for life &nbsp;Congratulations again!!"</p>

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<p>From a heartbreak at Rio Olympics to winning glory at Tokyo, Mirabai Chanu talked about her journey while speaking exclusively to WION. The silver medalist and her coach Vijay Sharma opened up on a length of topics. She also said that now, she wants to go home as she has not been able to due to the preparation for the Olympics but firmly mentioned that she will continue to train as there is a lot yet to achieve.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chanu has given a reason to smile to all the Indians amid the Coronavirus (COID-19) crisis. From India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, the entire nation wished Chanu for bringing home the glory. The celebrations in her home town were rather special. Family and neighbours of Mirabai Chanu reacted while watching her win the Silver medal for India. "We are very happy today. This is a result of her hard work. India and Manipur are proud of her," her relative in Imphal told ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch how her family celebrated:</strong></p>

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Athletes follow a disciplined training and fitness regime to maintain their physique and athleticism; they sacrifice their favourite food items to maintain their diet habits and compete at international levels.

Athletes follow a disciplined training and fitness regime to maintain their physique and athleticism; they sacrifice their favourite food items to maintain their diet habits and compete at international levels. However, some of the prominent sportspersons in India sometimes share their 'cheat meals', for instance, remember when cricketer Virat Kohli talked about his love for 'Chole Bhature'. Interestingly, the latest star to join the list is none other than Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020. IN PICS: Tokyo Olympics 2020- From PV Sindhu to Deepika Kumari: Top Indian athletes to look out for! India's star weightlifter was heard in one of the media interviews that she wishes to eat pizza and that too 'a lot of it'. Now, Domino's India has offered her "PizzasForLife". In a tweet, the food outlet wrote, "She said it, we heard it We never want @mirabai_chanu to wait to eat again so we’re treating her to FREE Domino’s pizza for life!" ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Silver medallist Mirabai Chanu's special Olympic earrings stole the show The American food outlet had also congratulated the weightlifter moments after she won the medal and opened India's tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, it wrote, "Congratulations on bringing the medal home! You brought the dreams of a billion+ Indians to life and we couldn’t be happier to treat you to FREE pizza for life Congratulations again!!" ALSO READ: Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Athletes 'must' wear masks at Games apart from podium moment From a heartbreak at Rio Olympics to winning glory at Tokyo, Mirabai Chanu talked about her journey while speaking exclusively to WION. The silver medalist and her coach Vijay Sharma opened up on a length of topics. She also said that now, she wants to go home as she has not been able to due to the preparation for the Olympics but firmly mentioned that she will continue to train as there is a lot yet to achieve. Watch the interview here: × The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110). Chanu has given a reason to smile to all the Indians amid the Coronavirus (COID-19) crisis. From India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, the entire nation wished Chanu for bringing home the glory. The celebrations in her home town were rather special. Family and neighbours of Mirabai Chanu reacted while watching her win the Silver medal for India. "We are very happy today. This is a result of her hard work. India and Manipur are proud of her," her relative in Imphal told ANI. Watch how her family celebrated: #WATCH | Manipur: Family and neighbours of weightlifter Mirabai Chanu burst into celebrations as they watch her win the #Silver medal for India in Women's 49kg category. #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/F2CjdwpPDc — ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2021 × Click here for all Tokyo Olympics updates!

'Free pizza for life': Mirabai Chanu gets delicious offer after winning silver medal at Tokyo Olympics

<p data-testid="paragraph-1">The first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics has been claimed by China's Yang Qian in the women's 10-meter rifle competition on Saturday (July 24). Yang won the elusive medal with an Olympic record score of 251.8 as she finished ahead of Russia's Anastasiia Galashina. Switzerland's Nina Christen picked&nbsp;up the bronze medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Switzerland's Christen was knocked out on 230.6 points winning the&nbsp;first bronze medal of Tokyo 2020. After that, it's a straight shoot-off between Anastasiia and Yang for gold.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In their first shots of the final set, it was 10.7 for Yang and 10.8 for Galashina. The Russian shooter had a 0.2 lead overall going into the last shots but she managed only an 8.9 – her lowest score of this final. Yang shot a 9.8 and won the gold medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-4">Previously, Norwegian Jeanette Hegg Duestad had set an Olympic qualifying record of 632.9 to reach the final but finished just outside the medals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Indian shooters were disappointed as Elavenil Valarivan finished at 16th (626.5) and Apurvi Chandela finished 36th (621.9), hence, failed to qualify in the 10m air rifle women's qualification round.&nbsp;</p>


The first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics has been claimed by China's Yang Qian in the women's 10-meter rifle competition on Saturday (July 24). Yang won the elusive medal with an Olympic record score of 251.

The first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics has been claimed by China's Yang Qian in the women's 10-meter rifle competition on Saturday (July 24). Yang won the elusive medal with an Olympic record score of 251.8 as she finished ahead of Russia's Anastasiia Galashina. Switzerland's Nina Christen picked up the bronze medal. Switzerland's Christen was knocked out on 230.6 points winning the first bronze medal of Tokyo 2020. After that, it's a straight shoot-off between Anastasiia and Yang for gold. In their first shots of the final set, it was 10.7 for Yang and 10.8 for Galashina. The Russian shooter had a 0.2 lead overall going into the last shots but she managed only an 8.9 – her lowest score of this final. Yang shot a 9.8 and won the gold medal. Previously, Norwegian Jeanette Hegg Duestad had set an Olympic qualifying record of 632.9 to reach the final but finished just outside the medals. 24 July - #Shooting / Women's 10m Air Rifle 🥇 YANG Qian🇨🇳 🥈 Anastasiia Galashina 🥉 Nina Christen🇨🇭 Congratulations to the first medalists of #Tokyo2020 #UnitedByEmotion | #StrongerTogether | @ISSF_Shooting — #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) July 24, 2021 × On the other hand, Indian shooters were disappointed as Elavenil Valarivan finished at 16th (626.5) and Apurvi Chandela finished 36th (621.9), hence, failed to qualify in the 10m air rifle women's qualification round.

China's Yang Qian wins first gold medal of Tokyo Olympics 2020 in women's 10m air rifle event

<p>Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category and opened India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. As the entire nation is in celebration mode, Chanu opened up about her&nbsp;journey while speaking exclusively to WION's&nbsp;Digvijay Singh Deo.</p>

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<p>The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She opened 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." Chanu finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chanu lifted 84kg and 87kg successfully. She began with a 84kg lift in her first attempt in the snatch segment and went on to improve with an 87kg lift. However, she failed to lift 89kg as she was placed in the second spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was a historic feat for Chanu as her win came two decades after Indian trailblazer Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category. On being asked about her performance, Chanu said, "When I go for the lift, I think about focussing on giving my best performance and if everything goes as planned, the medal will automatically come."</p>

<p>The Manipur-born weightlifter spoke about the setback she had received in the Rio Olympics and said she was "very sad" but her coach and federation guided her. In 2016, Chanu suffered heartbreak at the Rio Games as she failed to get an overall total in the women's 48kg category after being unable to register a successful lift in any of her three attempts in clean and jerk. She said family and friends consoled her and also tried to convince her to look forward and plan for future tournaments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mirabai has won multiple accolades as she has been conferred the Arjuna Award, honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2018, and the Padma Shri. Chanu's coach Vijay Sharma said that the honour was a "boost-up". He also mentioned the discipline that's needed to win medals at such events. He said, "just raw talent is not enough. Alongside the talent, the athletes always need the discipline and a hunger to reach the Olympics podium otherwise, it becomes really difficult."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tokyo-olympics-2020-top-7-teenagers-from-india-set-to-shine-in-the-greatest-extravaganza-400295" hreflang="en">Tokyo Olympics 2020: Top 7 teenagers from India set to shine in the greatest extravaganza</a></p>

<p>Mirabai Chanu also said that she was extremely happy to receive a call from India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi had also tweeted moments after she had won the medal. He wrote, "Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian." He also added that he couldn't have asked for a happier start to the Olympics 2020 and mentioned that India is elated by Chanu's "stupendous performance".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chanu also said that now, she wants to go home as she has not been able to due to the preparation for the Olympics but firmly mentioned that she will continue to train as there is a lot yet to achieve.&nbsp;</p>


Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category and opened India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. As the entire nation is in celebration mode, Chanu opened up about her journey while speaking exclusively to WION's Digvijay Singh Deo.

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category and opened India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. As the entire nation is in celebration mode, Chanu opened up about her journey while speaking exclusively to WION's Digvijay Singh Deo. IN PICS| Tokyo Olympics 2020- From PV Sindhu to Deepika Kumari: Top Indian athletes to look out for! The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She opened 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." Chanu finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110). Watch the interview here: Mirabai Chanu's exclusive interview with WION's @DiggySinghDeo: "Happy & proud to have won the medal at Olympics"#Olympics #TokyoOlympics #Olympics2020 #MirabaiChanu pic.twitter.com/yhG6k7nGlM — WION (@WIONews) July 24, 2021 × Indian Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu to WION's @DiggySinghDeo: "I only focused on giving my best performance"#Olympics #TokyoOlympics #Olympics2020 #MirabaiChanu pic.twitter.com/IYcRnMjjtF — WION (@WIONews) July 24, 2021 × Chanu lifted 84kg and 87kg successfully. She began with a 84kg lift in her first attempt in the snatch segment and went on to improve with an 87kg lift. However, she failed to lift 89kg as she was placed in the second spot. It was a historic feat for Chanu as her win came two decades after Indian trailblazer Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category. On being asked about her performance, Chanu said, "When I go for the lift, I think about focussing on giving my best performance and if everything goes as planned, the medal will automatically come." The Manipur-born weightlifter spoke about the setback she had received in the Rio Olympics and said she was "very sad" but her coach and federation guided her. In 2016, Chanu suffered heartbreak at the Rio Games as she failed to get an overall total in the women's 48kg category after being unable to register a successful lift in any of her three attempts in clean and jerk. She said family and friends consoled her and also tried to convince her to look forward and plan for future tournaments. Mirabai has won multiple accolades as she has been conferred the Arjuna Award, honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2018, and the Padma Shri. Chanu's coach Vijay Sharma said that the honour was a "boost-up". He also mentioned the discipline that's needed to win medals at such events. He said, "just raw talent is not enough. Alongside the talent, the athletes always need the discipline and a hunger to reach the Olympics podium otherwise, it becomes really difficult." ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics 2020: Top 7 teenagers from India set to shine in the greatest extravaganza Mirabai Chanu also said that she was extremely happy to receive a call from India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi had also tweeted moments after she had won the medal. He wrote, "Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian." He also added that he couldn't have asked for a happier start to the Olympics 2020 and mentioned that India is elated by Chanu's "stupendous performance". Chanu also said that now, she wants to go home as she has not been able to due to the preparation for the Olympics but firmly mentioned that she will continue to train as there is a lot yet to achieve.

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<p>Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won an elusive silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category, said that she is 'very happy' after winning the medal. "The entire country was watching me and they had their expectations, I was a little nervous but I was determined to give my best...I worked really hard for this," she told the reporters. China's HOU Zhihu, who lifted a total of 210kg (94+116), clinched the gold medal and created an Olympic record. Aisah Windy Cantika of Indonesia won the bronze medal with 194kg (84+110).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Ram Nath Kovind, the entire nation congratulated the Manipur-born weightlifter on her stunning win. However, the celebrations in her home town were rather special. Family and neighbours of Mirabai Chanu reacted while watching her win the Silver medal for India. "We are very happy today. This is a result of her hard work. India and Manipur are proud of her," her relative in Imphal told ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On being asked whether she thought she could go for gold, Chanu said, "I tried my best to win gold medal, I wasn't able to win gold, but I really tried. when I did 2nd lift, I understood I'll bring a medal along with me."</p>

<p>Chanu lifted 84kg and 87kg successfully. She began with an 84kg lift in her first attempt in the snatch segment and went on to improve with an 87kg lift. However, she failed to lift 89kg as she was placed in the second spot and became the second Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal after Karnam Malleswari, who had won the Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won an elusive silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category, said that she is 'very happy' after winning the medal.

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won an elusive silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category, said that she is 'very happy' after winning the medal. "The entire country was watching me and they had their expectations, I was a little nervous but I was determined to give my best...I worked really hard for this," she told the reporters. China's HOU Zhihu, who lifted a total of 210kg (94+116), clinched the gold medal and created an Olympic record. Aisah Windy Cantika of Indonesia won the bronze medal with 194kg (84+110). IN PICS | Tokyo Olympics: From PV Sindhu to Deepika Kumari - Top Indian athletes to look out for! From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Ram Nath Kovind, the entire nation congratulated the Manipur-born weightlifter on her stunning win. However, the celebrations in her home town were rather special. Family and neighbours of Mirabai Chanu reacted while watching her win the Silver medal for India. "We are very happy today. This is a result of her hard work. India and Manipur are proud of her," her relative in Imphal told ANI. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Manipur: Family and neighbours of weightlifter Mirabai Chanu burst into celebrations as they watch her win the #Silver medal for India in Women's 49kg category. #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/F2CjdwpPDc — ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2021 × Also Read: PM Modi wishes Mirabai Chanu for winning silver medal, says 'India is elated' On being asked whether she thought she could go for gold, Chanu said, "I tried my best to win gold medal, I wasn't able to win gold, but I really tried. when I did 2nd lift, I understood I'll bring a medal along with me." Chanu lifted 84kg and 87kg successfully. She began with an 84kg lift in her first attempt in the snatch segment and went on to improve with an 87kg lift. However, she failed to lift 89kg as she was placed in the second spot and became the second Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal after Karnam Malleswari, who had won the Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category. Click here for all Tokyo Olympics updates!

Tokyo Olympics: Here's how Mirabai Chanu's family, friends reacted as they watch her win silver medal

<p>Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has won the first medal for India at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as she bagged silver after lifting 202kg (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on Saturday (July 24). China's HOU Zhihu, who lifted&nbsp;total of 210kg,&nbsp;clinched the gold medal, on the other hand, Aisah Windy Cantika of Indonesia won the bronze medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was a historic feat for Chanu as her win came two decades after Indian trailblazer Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chanu lifted 84kg and 87kg successfully. She began with a 84kg lift in her first attempt in the snatch segment and went on to improve with an 87kg lift. However, she failed to lift 89kg as she was placed in the second spot. China's HOU Zhihu created an Olympic record as she lifted 94kg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the medal, she said, "Was determined to give my best, 2016 Olympics proved to be a learning curve: Mirabai Chanu.&nbsp;I tried my best to win gold medal, I wasn't able to win gold, but I really tried. When I did 2nd lift, I understood I'll bring a medal along with me.&nbsp;I'm very happy that I've won the medal. The entire country was watching me &amp; they had their expectations, I was a little nervous but I was determined to give my best...I worked really hard for this."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-10m-air-pistol-saurabh-chaudhary-becomes-first-indian-to-reach-finals-400276"><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;Tokyo Olympics, 10m Air Pistol: Saurabh Chaudhary becomes first Indian to reach finals</strong></a></p>

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<p>India's President Ram Nath Kovind wished Chanu on her outstanding win. Taking to his Twitter, he wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to Mirabai Chanu for starting the medal tally for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning silver medal in weightlifting."</p>

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Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has won the first medal for India at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as she bagged silver after lifting 202kg (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on Saturday (July 24).

Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has won the first medal for India at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as she bagged silver after lifting 202kg (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on Saturday (July 24). China's HOU Zhihu, who lifted total of 210kg, clinched the gold medal, on the other hand, Aisah Windy Cantika of Indonesia won the bronze medal. It was a historic feat for Chanu as her win came two decades after Indian trailblazer Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category. Chanu lifted 84kg and 87kg successfully. She began with a 84kg lift in her first attempt in the snatch segment and went on to improve with an 87kg lift. However, she failed to lift 89kg as she was placed in the second spot. China's HOU Zhihu created an Olympic record as she lifted 94kg. After winning the medal, she said, "Was determined to give my best, 2016 Olympics proved to be a learning curve: Mirabai Chanu. I tried my best to win gold medal, I wasn't able to win gold, but I really tried. When I did 2nd lift, I understood I'll bring a medal along with me. I'm very happy that I've won the medal. The entire country was watching me & they had their expectations, I was a little nervous but I was determined to give my best...I worked really hard for this." Also Read: Tokyo Olympics, 10m Air Pistol: Saurabh Chaudhary becomes first Indian to reach finals BREAKING: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as she bags Silver after lifting 202KG in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category.#Weightlifting #Tokyo2020 #TokyoOlympics #Cheer4India #IND #IndiaAtTokyo2020 #Olympics #TeamIndia #IND pic.twitter.com/LCMTfv5T05 — Khel Now (@KhelNow) July 24, 2021 × India's President Ram Nath Kovind wished Chanu on her outstanding win. Taking to his Twitter, he wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to Mirabai Chanu for starting the medal tally for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning silver medal in weightlifting." IN PICS | Tokyo Olympics 2020- From PV Sindhu to Deepika Kumari: Top Indian athletes to look out for!

Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category

<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu for opening India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning a silver in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on Saturday (July 24). While taking to his Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian." He also added that he couldn't have asked for a happier start to the Olympics 2020 and mentioned that India is elated by Chanu's "stupendous performance".</p>

<p>India's President Ram Nath Kovind also wished Chanu on her outstanding win. He wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to Mirabai Chanu for starting the medal tally for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning silver medal in weightlifting."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Could not have asked for a happier start to <a href="https://twitter.com/Tokyo2020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tokyo2020</a>! India is elated by <a href="https://twitter.com/mirabai_chanu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mirabai_chanu</a>’s stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cheer4India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cheer4India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/B6uJtDlaJo">pic.twitter.com/B6uJtDlaJo</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartiest congratulations to Mirabai Chanu for starting the medal tally for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning silver medal in weightlifting.</p>
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<p>Saikhom Mirabai Chanu lifted 202kg (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on Saturday (July 24). China's HOU Zhihu, who lifted total of 210kg, clinched the gold medal, on the other hand, Aisah Windy Cantika of Indonesia won the bronze medal. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It was a historic feat for Chanu as her win came two decades after Indian trailblazer Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and former Sports Minister also congratulated Mirabai Chanu. Here's how some other politicians in India&nbsp;wished Chanu on her historic win.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">India’s 1st medal on day 1 !<a href="https://twitter.com/mirabai_chanu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mirabai_chanu</a> wins SILVER in women's 49kg weightlifting! 🥈🏋️<br />
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India 🇮🇳 is so proud of you Mira !<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/QSqI7XTHbV">pic.twitter.com/QSqI7XTHbV</a></p>
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) <a href="https://twitter.com/ianuragthakur/status/1418824101922316292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Mirabai Chanu wins silver Medal in 49 kg Women's Weightlifting and made India proud🇮🇳<br />
Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/mirabai_chanu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mirabai_chanu</a> ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cheer4India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cheer4India</a> <a href="https://t.co/NCDqjgdSGe">pic.twitter.com/NCDqjgdSGe</a></p>
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) <a href="https://twitter.com/KirenRijiju/status/1418823547812724740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/mirabai_chanu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mirabai_chanu</a> for winning a hard earned and well deserved Silver Medal in the Women Weightlifting competition at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympicGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympicGames</a> in Tokyo.<br />
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She has made the nation proud with her amazing achievement.</p>
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/1418828047994736646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A sparkling start for India on the very first day of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics</a>. My heartiest congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/mirabai_chanu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mirabai_Chanu</a> who has brought the first Olympic <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Silver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Silver</a> medal in weightlifting for India with her impressive performance.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/b8CSZVEEbl">pic.twitter.com/b8CSZVEEbl</a></p>
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) <a href="https://twitter.com/mkstalin/status/1418828703480565769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/mirabai_chanu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mirabai_chanu</a> on winning the first silver medal for India at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics2020</a>! You have lifted the spirits of us Indians and have made the country proud.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cheer4India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cheer4India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/S7Jg399aZq">pic.twitter.com/S7Jg399aZq</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our first medal! Congratulations to Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for winning Silver at Tokyo Olympics with a combined lift of 202 kg in women's 49kg weightlifting event. India is super proud of your accomplishment. <a href="https://t.co/QkTSzeFcDS">pic.twitter.com/QkTSzeFcDS</a></p>
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) <a href="https://twitter.com/capt_amarinder/status/1418828585071153154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So proud of <a href="https://twitter.com/mirabai_chanu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mirabai_chanu</a> for clinching the silver medal in the Women's 49kg Weightlifting category at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympicGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympicGames</a>.<br />
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Wishing you all the very best for your future endeavours. <a href="https://t.co/C6d4twJLWk">pic.twitter.com/C6d4twJLWk</a></p>
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1418825970639941637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu for opening India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning a silver in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on Saturday (July 24).

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu for opening India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning a silver in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on Saturday (July 24). While taking to his Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian." He also added that he couldn't have asked for a happier start to the Olympics 2020 and mentioned that India is elated by Chanu's "stupendous performance". India's President Ram Nath Kovind also wished Chanu on her outstanding win. He wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to Mirabai Chanu for starting the medal tally for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning silver medal in weightlifting." IN PICS | Tokyo Olympics 2020- From PV Sindhu to Deepika Kumari: Top Indian athletes to look out for! 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. #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/B6uJtDlaJo — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 24, 2021 × Heartiest congratulations to Mirabai Chanu for starting the medal tally for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning silver medal in weightlifting. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 24, 2021 × Saikhom Mirabai Chanu lifted 202kg (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on Saturday (July 24). China's HOU Zhihu, who lifted total of 210kg, clinched the gold medal, on the other hand, Aisah Windy Cantika of Indonesia won the bronze medal. It was a historic feat for Chanu as her win came two decades after Indian trailblazer Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and former Sports Minister also congratulated Mirabai Chanu. Here's how some other politicians in India wished Chanu on her historic win. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics, 10m Air Pistol: Saurabh Chaudhary becomes first Indian to reach finals India’s 1st medal on day 1 !@mirabai_chanu wins SILVER in women's 49kg weightlifting! 🥈🏋️ India 🇮🇳 is so proud of you Mira !#TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/QSqI7XTHbV — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) July 24, 2021 × India strikes first medal at Olympic #Tokyo2020 Mirabai Chanu wins silver Medal in 49 kg Women's Weightlifting and made India proud🇮🇳 Congratulations @mirabai_chanu ! #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/NCDqjgdSGe — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 24, 2021 × Congratulations to @mirabai_chanu for winning a hard earned and well deserved Silver Medal in the Women Weightlifting competition at the #OlympicGames in Tokyo. She has made the nation proud with her amazing achievement. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 24, 2021 × A sparkling start for India on the very first day of #Olympics. My heartiest congratulations to @Mirabai_Chanu who has brought the first Olympic #Silver medal in weightlifting for India with her impressive performance.#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/b8CSZVEEbl — M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) July 24, 2021 × Congratulations to @mirabai_chanu on winning the first silver medal for India at #Olympics2020! You have lifted the spirits of us Indians and have made the country proud.#Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/S7Jg399aZq — B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) July 24, 2021 × Our first medal! Congratulations to Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for winning Silver at Tokyo Olympics with a combined lift of 202 kg in women's 49kg weightlifting event. India is super proud of your accomplishment. pic.twitter.com/QkTSzeFcDS — Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) July 24, 2021 × So proud of @mirabai_chanu for clinching the silver medal in the Women's 49kg Weightlifting category at the #OlympicGames. Wishing you all the very best for your future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/C6d4twJLWk — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 24, 2021 × Click here for all Tokyo Olympics updates!

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