Celebrations started at Nongpok Kakching in Manipur, the native place of Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu who gained Gold Medal for India on the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Saturday. Her household, kin and neighbours rejoiced this proud achievement of Mirabai Chanu.
Olympic medalist and ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has gained India’s first Gold Medal on the within the Women’s 49Kg weightlifting class. She aggregated a complete of 201kg (88kg 113kg) to stamp her authority within the competitors and obtain a Commonwealth Games report within the course of.
After Chanu’s victory, her mom Tombu Devi stated that she was fairly stressed an evening earlier than the competitors and he or she couldn’t even sleep.
“I was just offering prayers for her since yesterday and I could not even sleep. Just before the moment of her victory, I was anxious for her and had numerous thoughts going on in my mind. But this proud achievement has made me relaxed,” her mom informed information company ANI.
Chanu’s mom stated that she had teary eyes when she noticed her daughter successful Gold at CWG 2022. “Everyone is rejoining her victory including her sisters, family, friends and neighbours,” she added.
Mirabai’s cousin, Binoy stated that they have been already assured that she was going to win gold medal at Commonwealth Games this time.
Chanu’s first try in snatch was snug earlier than she lifted 88kg within the second earlier than leaving 90kg for the third and last try. She was not capable of report a brand new private finest however nonetheless went into the clear and jerk with a 12kg benefit over Ranaivosoa.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu congratulated weightlifter Mirabai Chanu after she clinched Gold for India.
“The exceptional @mirabai_chanu makes India proud once again! Every Indian is delighted that she’s won a Gold and set a new Commonwealth record at the Birmingham Games. Her success inspires several Indians, especially budding athletes,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
“Mirabai Chanu scripts history by winning weightlifting gold medal, setting a new record in #CommonwealthGames. Her first gold medal for India in the ongoing Games has created a wave of joy & celebration across the country. Well done, Mirabai! India is proud of you & your medals,” President Murmu tweeted.
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