Mirabai Chanu: "I was nervous because the entire country was watching"
The Hindu
This is India’s first silver in weightlifting, India’s only previous medal in weightlifting was a bronze by Karnam Malleswari
Mirabai Chanu won India's first medal at the Tokyo Olympics, winning silver in the women's 49 kg event on July 24. This is India's first silver in weightlifting at the Olympics. "I am so happy, I won silver. I tried very hard for gold. But the target to accomplish got a little hard in clean and jerk. I tried to better the Olympic record, but it didn't happen. I am very happy nevertheless," said Mirabai after her event. "I was nervous because the entire country was watching, but I came in thinking I need to give it my best and try and get a medal."More Related News