Mirabai Chanu

Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu has been qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2022 in the 55kg weight category by clinching the gold at the Singapore Weightlifting International, on February 25. In addition, competing in the 55kg weight class for the first time, Chanu lifted 191kg (86kg+105kg) to stand on top of the podium. Notably, Singapore Weightlifting International is a qualifying event for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated and felicitated India's Mirabai Chanu, the silver medal winner in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The Minister at the ceremony announced a reward of Rs 2 crore along with a promotion for her in the Northeast Frontier Railway. "She has inspired billions around the world with her talent, hard work, and grit," said the Union Minister.

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won the silver medal in the woman's 49-kg category by lifting 202 kg at the 2020 Tokyo Games on July 24. Meanwhile, China's Zhihui Hou and Indonesia's Windy Cantika Aisah secured Gold and Bronze respectively. Chanu has become the second woman medalist after Karnam Malleswari's Bronze in weightlifting. Besides, Chanu won the first medal for India at the game. 

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) approved the sanction of Rs 40 lakhs for the weightlifter Mirabai Chanu to undergo overseas training before the Tokyo Olympics. The fund was granted as a part of Target Olympic Podium Scheme and allotted Rs 1.5 crore to the players of six different sports. Sports Minister Kiran Rijiju stated that this exposure will help Chanu explore in her Olympic preparation.