On day 1 of the Tokyo Olympic games, India grabbed a silver medal in Weightlifting which is the first medal for India.
- Chanu Saikhom Mirabai won silver for India in Weightlifting Women’s 49 Kg category.
- Hailing from Manipur, the 26-year-old lifted a total of 202 kg to emerge second behind China’s Hou Zhihui, who won the gold at 210 kg.
