Tokyo Olympics : Mirabai Chanu Wins India’s First Medal

India opened its medal tally at the Olympics on the first day itself. Manipur Girl Mirabai Chanu created history by clinching the silver medal in the women’s weightlifting (49kg category). Chanu became the second weightlifter from India to win an Olympic medal, after Karnam Malleshwari. This is the first time in history where India ended up winning a medal on the first day of the tournament.

Chanu successfully lifted the 84 kg and 87 kg but failed to lift the 89 kg in the third attempt. She finished in second place after the snatch. This is her personal best which is equal to her snatch in the 2017 World Championship, in which she won the gold medal. China’s HOU Zhihu lifted 94kg to create an Olympic record and remained in the first position.