Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's post about meeting family after two years melts hearts online
Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, July 29
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu gave India the first silver medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020. She won the medal under the women’s 49 kg category.
On her return, the weightlifter shared a heartwarming post. She talks about meeting her family after two years.
“This feeling of meeting my family after a long span of 2 years is beyond words. I’m grateful to each one of you for showing faith in me and supporting me. Thank you Ema and baba for all the sacrifices you made for me to reach at this level,” Mirabai Chanu wrote. Her post is complete with two images of her with her family members.
Take a look at the post:
This feeling of meeting my family after a long span of 2 years is beyond words. I’m grateful to each one of you for showing faith in me and supporting me. Thank you Ema and baba for all the sacrifices you made for me to reach at this level. pic.twitter.com/RlXby6QoOv
— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) July 28, 2021
Since being shared, the post has gathered more than 56,000 likes and the numbers are quickly increasing.
You’re one of the power-packed women of India! Enjoy the moment with your dear ones. Wish you reach greater heights,” wrote a Twitter user. “Family is one of the boosting factors behind every successful champion. Congratulations @mirabai_chanu and whole family on winning silver medal and making India proud,” shared another. “Simplicity,” posted a third.
