"Truly An Inspiration": Mirabai Chanu To Sachin Tendulkar After Winning Silver At Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu, who won silver at the Tokyo Olympics, told Sachin Tendulkar that he is an inspiration for her while thanking him for his congratulatory message.
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Mirabai is just second Indian to win Olympic medal in weightlifting
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You are an inspiration for me: Mirabai Chanu to Sachin Tendulkar
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She lifted a total of 202 kg to win a silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, everyone hailed India's Day 1 Tokyo Olympics star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal in the 49 kg weightlifting category on Saturday. Mirabai is just the second Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal after Karnam Malleswari's bronze in the 69 kg category at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar tweeted and congratulated Mirabai for her podium finish at Tokyo Olympics. "Absolutely amazing display of weightlifting. The way you have transformed yourself after your injury and clinched a historic silver for #TeamIndia is absolutely stupendous. You have made the Flag of India very proud. #Tokyo2020 #Olympics" tweeted Sachin Tendulkar.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 24, 2021
Absolutely amazing display of weightlifting.
The way you have transformed yourself after your injury and clinched a historic silver for #TeamIndia is absolutely stupendous.
You have made very proud. #Tokyo2020 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/pacYIgQ7LK
Replying to Tendulkar's tweet Mirabai wrote on Twitter, "Thank you, @sachin_rt sir. You are truly an inspiration for me."
Thank you @sachin_rt sir. You are truly an inspiration for me. https://t.co/8FXRNaMAig
— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) July 24, 2021
"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. #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020" tweeted PM Modi.
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. #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/B6uJtDlaJo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 24, 2021
"Thank you Hon'ble PM @narendramodi sir for all the support and encouragement," replied Chanu on PM Modi's tweet.
Thank you Hon'ble Pm @narendramodi sir for all the support and encouragement. https://t.co/qcbBTb5XDC
— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) July 24, 2021
Former India batting all-rounder Suresh Raina also congratulated Mirabai through his tweet. "Heartiest congratulations to @mirabai_chanu on winning the first medal. You have made the country so proud, keep flying high! Raising hands Flag of India#Cheer4India #TokyoOlympics2020," tweeted Suresh Raina.
Heartiest congratulations to @mirabai_chanu on winning the first medal. You have made the country so proud, keep flying high!#Cheer4India #TokyoOlynpics2020 pic.twitter.com/3ZQwGVYQbA
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) July 24, 2021
"Thank you @ImRaina sir for the good wishes," replied Mirabai Chanu on Raina's tweet.
Thank you @ImRaina sir for the good wishes. https://t.co/UxJl5mOykX
— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) July 24, 2021
Mirabai also shared an emotional message on her social media after her podium finish at Tokyo Olympics.
"I am really happy on winning silver medal in #Tokyo2020 for my country," wrote Mirabai with a special message thanking all the supporters.
I am really happy on winning silver medal in #Tokyo2020 for my country pic.twitter.com/gPtdhpA28z
— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) July 24, 2021
"It's really a dream come true for me. I would like to dedicate this medal to my country and would like to thank a billion prayers of all Indians which were with me during this journey," she added.
The 26-year-old ended India's 21-year quest for an Olympic medal in the weightlifting category. She lifted a total of 202 kg (87 kg+ 115 kg) to win a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sachin Tendulkar