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India is elated: Narendra Modi
PM Modi cheers Mirabai Chanu’s win (File Pic)
PM Modi cheers Mirabai Chanu's win
New Delhi: Within minutes of Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bagging the country's first medal at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating the smashing win.
"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," Modi tweeted with #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020.
Mirabai Chanu, who ended India's 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal, won a silver in women's 49kg category.
The athlete from Manipur broke down after realising that she has secured a medal and hugged her coach in jubiliation. She later broke into a dance too to celebrate the historic podium finish.
