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. Since Karnam Malleswari, India had not won a medal in weightlifting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind have congratulated Mirabai for her stellar performance.
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