National weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu made the nation proud as she won a Silver medal on the first day of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. She bagged the medal in the women’s 49 kg category, opening India’s medal account in the mega-sports fest. The Olympic medallist recently celebrated her 27th birthday and met superstar Salman Khan.
The superstar actor took to his social media handle on Wednesday and dropped a snap of Mirabai and himself. “Happy for u silver medalist @mirabai_chanu.. lovely meeting with u … best wishes always,” Salman wrote in the caption.
Earlier, Salman Khan congratulated Mirabai on Twitter, saying, “Congratulations @mirabai_chanu on becoming a nation’s superstar today! You made us proud & how!! Aap too asli dabangg nikli! #Tokyo #TeamIndia”
While several celebs have celebrated Chanu’s silver medal win on social media platforms, what makes the Wanted star’s post special is that he is Chanu’s favorite actor. Earlier in an interview, when she was asked about her favorite actor, she has named Salman and was quoted as saying, “Salman Khan mujhe bahut hi pasand hai. Unki body structure, sab pasand hai. (I like Salman Khan and his body structure)”
Meanwhile, the 27-year-old weightlifter who won the silver medal hails from Nongpok Kakching village, which is around 25km from Imphal.
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