<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>

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<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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-from-pv-sindhu-to-deepika-kumari-top-indian-athletes-to-look-out-for-400283">IN PICS |&nbsp;Tokyo Olympics 2020- From PV Sindhu to Deepika Kumari: Top Indian athletes to look out for!</a></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>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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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">India strikes first medal at Olympic <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a><br />
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!

Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi wishes Mirabai Chanu for winning silver medal, says 'India is elated'