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Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins India's 1st Olympics medal

Published: 24 Jul 2021
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins India's 1st Olympics medal

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins India's 1st Olympics medal

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu gave India its first medal at Tokyo 2020 as she won the silver medal in the women's 49kg category as China's Zhihu Hou took gold.

https://twitter.com/ddsportschannel/status/1418823925199360000

 A new Olympic record was registered by Mirabai Chanu with a successful lift of 115kg in clean and jerk. 

Proud family of Mirabai Chanu.

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