Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, India’s first medalist at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, is currently enjoying the high of returning home after being away from her family for a long time. Chanu, who returned to Imphal on Tuesday after winning silver in the women’s 49kg category, tweeted a photo of herself eating a home-cooked meal for the first time in two years.
Earlier, Chanu had tweeted delight at being reunited with her family. “This feeling of meeting my family after a long span of 2 years is beyond words. I’m grateful to each one of you for showing faith in me and supporting me. Thank you Ema and baba for all the sacrifices you made for me to reach at this level,” she had tweeted, with a couple of photos.
Chanu had been greeted warmly upon her return to her hometown. Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh presented Chanu with a one-crore cash reward and the appointment order of Additional Superintendent of Police (Sports) during a felicitation ceremony.
“This silver medal is even more special because of the love people of India and my state Manipur have shown me. I’m grateful to each and every person who came today to congratulate me and gave me their blessings,” she had tweeted.
