After the spectacular victory of Chanu Saikhom Mirabai, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur spoke to the media. He said that it was a big win on the very first day of the event. Thakur said that this win will inspire other athletes from India to win big during the Tokyo Olympics 2021.
Chanu Saikhom Mirabai of India has created history. The weightlifter has won a silver medal in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2021. He has opened a medal account for India. This is a big achievement for India. India had not won a medal in weightlifting since Karnam Malleswari.
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