Tokyo Olympics: Kiren Rijiju congratulates Mirabai Chanu for winning silver medal in weightlifting

Jul 24, 2021

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister and former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on July 24 congratulated ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu after she opened India's medals tally at Tokyo Olympics today with a silver medal in the Women's 49kg category. “Winning a medal on the first day is very special because it sets the tone. We would like to congratulate Mirabai Chanu. She promised to win a medal in Tokyo Olympics. It's a huge honor and we are proud of our country's daughter,” said Law Minister Kiren Rijiju.