Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu opened India's medals tally at the Olympics on Saturday (July 24) as she bagged a silver in the Women's 49kg category at Tokyo International Forum. Chanu lifted a total of 202 kg (87kg in snatch and 115kg in clean and jerk) during her four successful attempts across the competition. WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo interviewed Mirabai Chanu after her momentous feat, where she said that she has come a long way since the Rio Olympics 2016 where she hadn't won any medal. She also said, "It was like a dream when PM Modi called and congratulated me." Also read Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Mirabai Chanu dedicates her silver medal to IndiaShe thanked everyone from her hometown who prayed for her win and also said that she would continue training harder now.

Source: dna July 24, 2021 15:33 UTC