Film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mahesh Babu, Taapsee Pannu and Varun Dhawan among others celebrated Mirabai Chanu’s silver medal win at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, saying the weightlifter has ensured the country is ready for a “flying start”. Is. The first Indian weightlifter to win a silver medal in the Olympics. Her victory at the Tokyo Olympics ended India’s 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics in the 49kg category.
Actor Salman Khan took to social media to congratulate Chanu on her medal. He wrote, ‘Congratulations
@mirabai_chanu On becoming the superstar of the country today! You made us proud and how!! You turned out to be the real Dabang!”
Earlier, Salman had also shared a video message for the 127-member contingent participating in the Tokyo Olympics.
Kareena also took to Instagram and wrote, “Our first medalist is here! You have made India proud.” Dhawan said the 26-year-old’s win was the county’s “first proud moment” at this year’s Olympics. “Congratulations and thanks to Mirabai Chanu for our first medal,” the actor wrote.
Chanu lifted a total of 202 kg (87 kg + 115 kg) to better Karnam Malleswari’s bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Babu took to Twitter and wrote, “The beginning of a flight! Many congratulations to #MirabaiChanu for winning Silver Medal in Weightlifting in #Tokyo2020 Olympics. The action has just begun!” Pannu shared a news article about Chanu’s win and tweeted, “And we begin! Come to India.” Khurrana wrote, “Congratulations Mirabai Chanu for the silver medal for India.” Actors Arjun Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Katrina Kaif and Kangana Ranaut also lauded the Manipuri weightlifter for the win. Weightlifting and us Giving a strong start,” tweeted actor Abhishek Bachchan. Actor Randeep Hooda lauded Chanu’s “competitive” spirit and wrote, “Congratulations #MirabaiChanu with Rajat for opening your account in #OlympicGames.” “Thank you for your hard work and that competitive spirit,” he said.
Actress Dia Mirza tweeted, “Congratulations Mirabai Chanu. This is amazing!!! #StrongerTogether #Tokyo2020 #TeamIndia” Gold went to Hou Zhihui of China with an effort of 210kg (94kg + 116kg), while Indonesia’s Aisha Windi Kantika won bronze with an effort of 194kg (84kg + 110kg). Did.
(with PTI inputs)
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