Mirabhai Chanu elected as Wrestling Federation’s Athletes Fee chairperson
Olympic medallist Mirabhai Chanu was elected because the chairperson of the Indian Weightlifting Federation’s Athletes Fee on Tuesday, April 15. Chanu, who received the silver medal within the 49kg class was the second Indian weightlifter to win a medal on the Olympics.
Chanu expressed her gratitude in the direction of the IWF for electing her because the chairperson and thanked the committee members for voting for her unanimously into the position. The 30-year-old stated that the chance to signify and uphold the voice of the guy weightlifters is a matter of nice delight for her.
Chanu additionally stated that she is going to take the tasks that include the position critically. The Olympic medallist stated she is going to work in the direction of spreading the athletes’ voice and viewpoints throughout all key channels to make sure deal with the game.
“I specific my immense gratitude to the Indian Weightlifting Federation for electing me because the Chairperson of the Athletes Fee of the federation. I’m extraordinarily grateful to Sahdev Yadav Sir for showcasing religion in me. I additionally thank the committee members for unanimously voting for me.”
The chance to signify and uphold the voice of fellow weightlifters is a matter of nice delight for me. I additionally want to thank my coach Vijay Sir, for his or her fixed help and steering over time. I pledge to take the tasks that include the position critically. I’ll work in the direction of spreading the athletes’ voice and viewpoints throughout all key channels to make sure we are able to proceed to dedicatedly deal with the game with out being distracted by exterior elements,” stated Chanu.
Chanu received her Olympic medal at Tokyo after lifting a complete of of 210 kg. She was in line for clinching one other medal on the Paris Olympics final 12 months however missed out ultimately. The one medal lacking from Chanu’s cupboard is an Asian Video games medal.
