The Making of a Legend
Representing India in the Olympics is an honour in itself. But the athletes who win medals are celebrated across the nation and serve as an inspiration to millions. By now, you all know the name Mirabai Chanu. It’s mentioned in every other conversation when we talk about Indian sporting greatness.
At Zippy Opinion, one of the best paid survey sites in India, we’re here to share some amazing insights about this incredible Indian. And without any further ‘weight’ (yes, we know, a tacky joke on weightlifting!), let’s jump into some fascinating facts about Mirabai Chanu that you might not know.
#1 First Indian to win a medal on the first day of the Olympics
Can you believe this?! Never in the history of the Olympics had an Indian athlete secured a medal on the very first day of the grandest athletic event. But records are meant to be broken—and Mirabai did just that! Not only was she the first Indian woman, but also the first Indian ever to achieve this feat.
She’s more than just an Olympian and medal-winner—she has captured the hearts of Indians across the world.
#2 India’s first Olympic medal in weightlifting in over 20 years
India hadn’t won a medal in weightlifting for more than two decades. Yes, that’s right—we had quite a dry spell. But Mirabai broke the deadlock and brought home a long-awaited medal for India in this category.
Who knew we’d have to wait this long? But it was definitely worth the wait! A big ‘thank you’ to our inspirational wonder woman, Mirabai Chanu!
#3 She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2018
Mirabai received the prestigious Padma Shri in 2018—the fourth-highest civilian award in India—thanks to her outstanding performances at various international events.
Although she was already known within sporting circles, it was only after her silver at the Tokyo Olympics that her name became a household one. But remember, this wasn’t an overnight success. It was the result of years of perseverance, hard work, and dedication. Her victory is the culmination of a long and determined journey.
#4 Only the 7th Indian to win a silver medal in Olympic history
India was the first Asian nation to win an Olympic medal—way back in 1900. Since then, the number of Indian silver medalists has remained limited. Mirabai now joins this exclusive club as the seventh Indian to ever win a silver medal at the Olympics.
#5 Only the 2nd Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal
India has only won one other medal in weightlifting before Mirabai’s. That was Karnam Malleswari, who won a bronze at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Mirabai’s silver adds to this proud legacy. We’re sure Karnam would be thrilled and proud of Mirabai’s historic achievement!
#6 She holds a weightlifting World Record
Mirabai Chanu set a world record in the clean and jerk in the 49 kg category, lifting a massive 119 kg—beating the previous record of 118 kg.
A truly proud moment for India, this shows how competitive and strong we are becoming in international sports. The future looks bright!
#7 A lifetime supply of pizzas from Dominos
After her Olympic win, Mirabai mentioned in an interview that the first thing she wanted to do was “have a pizza”, since it had been a long time.
In response, Domino’s Pizza announced that she would receive a lifetime supply of pizzas from them. They even delivered her first pizza personally to her home! Now that’s a delicious way to celebrate victory!
When it’s all said and done…
Mirabai Chanu has made us all sit on the edge of our seats and jump with joy at her Olympic victory. At Zippy Opinion, we were beyond thrilled! Seeing the happiness on Mirabai’s face as her result was announced made it all the more special.
Her dedication and hard work have paid off in the grandest way possible. We hope her story inspires more Indian athletes and helps increase our medal tally in future games.
We hope you enjoyed reading this blog and learned a few new things about our very own Olympic medalist, Mirabai Chanu.
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