Mirabai Chanu won India the first medal on the second day of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the 49 kg women's weightlifting category. As soon as Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal, her family members and neighbors in Imphal started celebrating. At the same time, a relative of Mirabai Chanu told that today we are very happy. This is the result of their hard work. India and Manipur are proud of her.

#WATCH | Manipur: Family and neighbours of weightlifter Mirabai Chanu burst into celebrations as they watch her win the #Silver medal for India in Women's 49kg category. #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/F2CjdwpPDc

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On the other hand, after Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal, several other leaders including President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi have greeted her. In a tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind said, "Heartiest greetings to Mirabai Chanu for starting the medal table for India at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning a silver medal in weightlifting.'' PM Narendra Modi tweeted that it cannot lead to a pleasant start. Mirabai Chanu's excellent performance. Congratulations to her for winning a silver medal in weightlifting. Their success inspires every Indian.

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur tweeted that India's first medal on the first day. Won silver medal in women's 49 kg weightlifting. The flag of India is proud of you Mira. Manipur CM N Biren Singh tweeted and told what the day is. What a victory for India. Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the weightlifting women's 49 kg category. India raises tally of Open medals at the Tokyo Olympics. You have made India proud today.

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