There were huge expectations from weightlifter Mirabai Chanu in the Women’s 49 kg category and she didn’t disappoint as she clinched a Silver medal to open India’s medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Chanu lifted 115 kg in her second attempt and created a new Olympic record. However, when Chanu went for 117 kg, she could not lift the weight and settled for the Silver medal, to win her maiden Olympic medal. China’s Hou Zhihui clinched the gold medal. Cantik Windy Aisah of Indonesia won a Bronze medal in the same category.
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 pic.twitter.com/B6uJtDlaJo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 24, 2021
In fact, there were a lot of expectations from Mirabai Chanu as she had shown the skills to go all the way. It has been a great second day at the Tokyo Olympics for India. Earlier in the day, India’s men hockey team defeated New Zealand by 3-2 in their opening Pool A match as Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace.
India’s tennis player Sumit Nagal also won his Round 1 match. However, Saurabh Chaudhary finished at 7th place in the 10 m air pistol, which was a bit disappointing for the youngster.