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Mirabai honours truckers who helped her
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 05 2021:
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu on Thursday felicitated truck drivers who extended support to her during her training days, in a simple function held at her Nongpok Kakching residence, in Imphal East district.
Speaking at the emotional gathering, Mirabai expressed that she would not be the Olympian Mirabai of today of it were not for the invaluable help of the drivers.
She recounted her training days and expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the truck drivers who gave her free rides to the training centre at Khuman Lampak.
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She then paid respect to the truck drivers and sought their blessings to help win more accolades in the future.
One of the truck drivers named Loitongbam Gopen said that Mirabai's win in the Tokyo Olympics is a proud moment for the state.
The truck drivers' kindness towards the player during her training days have not been in waste, he added.
Revealing that his sister is also a national weightlifting medalist, the driver, however, said that his sister could not achieve her goals due to financial issues of the family.
He was well aware of his sister's frustrations and regret and as such, decided to aid Mirabai after coming to know her.
He was one of the truck drivers who gave her free rides from Itham Moirangpurel till Khuman Lampak in the wee hours.
Sometimes, he even bought eggs and also, gave words of encouragement to Mirabai.
Thus, it is extremely gratifying to learn that Mirabai still remembers the drivers who helped her, he added.
The simple yet meaningful event was marked by presentation of gifts and hosting of lunch by Mirabai's family for the drivers, most of whom are sand transporters.
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