Mirabai feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 06 2021:
The 57 Mountain Division, Leimakhong felicitated Olympic silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, today.
During the felicitation ceremony, General Officer Commanding 57 Mountain Division, Major General Nabin Shasdeva said that the career of Mirabai Chanu is just beginning and assured to extend all possible assistance to Mirabai Chanu in making her attain greater heights.
Later, the Major General conferred Sena Medal on the Olympic medallist.
At the ceremony, S Mirabai Chanu said that she is able to bring home the laurel due to the blessing of the people.
Just able to participate in the Olympics is a success on its own for athletes, she added.
The young champion also lauded every soldier guarding the borders.