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Mirabai Chanu dedicates Olympic medal to India, thanks PM Modi for encouragment
Updated On: 27 July, 2021 01:42 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
When asked what she would like to do for youth, especially young girls from northeast India, the Olympics medalist said she would help in training the upcoming athletes.
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Union Ministers Anurag Thakur and Kiren Rijiju with Silver medalist in Tokyo Olympics, Weighlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu during her felicitation ceremony in New Delhi. Pic/PTI
Dedicating her victory to the prayers and love of Indians, Olympic Silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu said her dreams were shattered after Rio Olympic, but hard work, dedication and encouragement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi helped in bringing the first medal for India from Tokyo.
"I was able to win this medal because of the prayers and love of the people of India. I wish all young people especially girls who have entered sports to make the country proud. I dedicate my medal to the people of the country. I thank the prime minister and sports minister for encouraging me," said Chanu after returning to India on Monday.
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