Tokyo Olympics 2021: India Opens Its Medal Tally With Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Winning Silver In 49 Kg Category

India opened its medal account at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Saturday (24 July), with weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu winning the silver medal in Weightlifting (49kg) category.

The 26-year-old lifted 87kg in snatch and 115kg in the Clean and Jerk event to score a total of 202 during the 49kg category final to create Indian history, reports IndiaTV News.

"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," Prime Minister Modi said.

"What a day! What a win for India. Mirabai Chanu wins silver in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category, India open tally in Tokyo Olympics. You have made the country proud today. Bravo," N Biren Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur, said in a tweet.