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Manipur state gave a grand reception to Saikhom Mirabai Chanu who acquired silver medal in Tokyo Olympic in 49kg class of girls weightlifting when she arrived at Bir Tikendrajit Worldwide Airport, Imphal on Tuesday.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh alongside together with his Cupboard colleagues, MLAs, officers, her relations, pals and supporters obtained her on the airport.
Mirabai Chanu attended a grand reception perform organised by the Directorate of Youth Affairs and Sports activities, Manipur at Metropolis Conference Auditorium simply after her arrival at Imphal this afternoon.
CM Biren Singh handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore and an appointment letter to Mirabai to be the Further Superintendent of Police (Sports activities) within the reception perform the place the Olympian’s mother and father and relations have been current. Two coaches of Mirabai, Anita and Brojen have been additionally honoured on the perform.
Mirabai Chanu was escorted by CM and his Cupboard colleagues and Director Basic of Police as much as the newly furnished workplace of the Further Superintendent of Police (Sports activities).
CM Biren assured that Manipur state sports activities organisations of various Sports activities disciplines affiliated to Manipur Olympic Affiliation (MOA) might be given monetary assistance on an annual foundation recurrently.
Villagers of Nongpok Kakching which occurred to be Mirabai’s birthplace and neighbouring areas positioned in Lamlai Meeting Constituency additionally organised a grand reception for her.
Mirabai Chanu’s residence and road have been additionally illuminated by vibrant disco lights through the evening time Tuesday. PTI
