This is the first of its kind! It's an unimaginable flying start for India on the very first day of the Tokyo Olympics. Bagging the silver medal in the 49-Kg weightlifting category, Mirabai stands just next to Karanam Malleswari who won a bronze for India in 2000's Sydney Olympics.
Mirabai successfully lifted 84 kg in her first snatch and 87 kgs for her next. However, she failed to lift 89kg, falling short of 1kg. Yet, she has been succeeded in lifting a total of 202 kg (87kg + 115kg).
Celebs took to their social media pages to shower praises upon Mirabai.
PM Modi tweeted, "Could not have asked for a happier start to @Tokyo2020! India is elated by @mirabai_chanu’s stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian. #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020."
Janasena chief Power Star Pawan Kalyan released a press note conveying his heartfelt wishes to Mirabai while Prince Mahesh Babu tweeted, "Off to a flying start! Huge congratulations to #MirabaiChanu on winning the silver for weightlifting at the #Tokyo2020 Olympics. The action has just begun!.