Tokyo Olympics: Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on Sunday said her 27th birthday has become even more special due to the silver medal she won in Tokyo Olympics. Mirabai Chanu celebrated her birthday with her family after "such a long time".
"Glad to celebrate my birthday with my family after such a long time. This birthday became even more special as I received my biggest reward in form of my Olympic medal. Thank you, everyone, for sending me your best wishes," Mirabai Chanu tweeted. Chanu had opened India's medals tally in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics as she bagged a silver in the Women's 49kg category.
Here is the celebration video:
The Indian weightlifter last week got a rousing reception in Imphal as she arrived in her native state Manipur, after a breathtaking show in the ongoing Tokyo Games. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur had congratulated India's first medal winner Mirabai Chanu at the Tokyo Olympics.
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