Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (Photo: Twitter/ Mirabai Chanu)
Mirabai Chanu might have won a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics but the Indian weightlifter has already set sights on going a step further in the Paris Games in 2024.
Mirabai Chanu has resumed training for the upcoming events with an eye on Paris 2024. “Back in action! #missionparis2024,” Mirabai Chanu tweeted. The weightlifter said everyone should support girls who want to enter field of sports.
“When I started, I was just 14 years old, I had to go through many problems. Earlier, there were not many facilities and my family had to go through a lot. I had to deal with hardships but my family fully supported me during my training days. My parents always encouraged me to follow my dream. I am happy that I could fulfill their dream. I received a lot of support from the government. I request everyone to support girls who want to enter the field of sports,” Chanu told.
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