Mirabai Chanu on Saturday won a silver medal in the women's 49 kg weightlifting competition to open India's counter at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She is the second Indian weightlifter after Karnam Malleswari to win an Olympic medal. Also Watch | Tokyo Olympics 2020: India’s Mirabai Chanu wins silver medal in WeightliftingALSO READ: 'Her success motivates every Indian' - PM Modi congratulates Mirabai Chanu for winning silver medal in TokyoWith her historic triumph, she ensured that India was second on the medals tally for now, a feat that has never been achieved before by the country. In the clean and jerk, world record holder Chanu lifted 110kg and 115kg in the first two attempts. An Olympic medal was long overdue for the Indian, who has proved her mettle as a fighter in the international arena time and again.

Source: Hindustan Times July 24, 2021 06:42 UTC