Mirabai Chanu receives Rs 25 lakh

Imphal: Manipur government felicitated weight lifter Saikhom Mirabai and handed over a cheque of Rs 25 lakh, here, on Thursday.

“Felicitated Saikhom Mirabai Chanu , our esteemed Olympian and handed over a cheque of ₹25 lakh, on behalf of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, as a token of our appreciation and support for her relentless pursuit of excellence,” chief minister N. Biren Singh writes on his Facebook wall.

“Her dedication, discipline, and determination serve as an inspiration to every young athlete in Manipur and beyond.”