Mirabai Chanu’s tweet on meeting her family after two years wins hearts
Mirabai Chanu's tweet about meeting her family prompted people to share varied comments.
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu gave India its first medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020. She won the silver medal in the women's 49 kg category. Since her win, people are taking to various social media platforms to share different kinds of posts. Among them, a share by the athlete herself has now won people’s hearts. The post details how she felt after meeting her family after two years. There is a possibility that her post will win you over too.
“This feeling of meeting my family after a long span of 2 years is beyond words. I'm grateful to each one of you for showing faith in me and supporting me. Thank you Ema and baba for all the sacrifices you made for me to reach at this level,” Mirabai Chanu wrote. Her post is complete with two images of her with her family members.
Take a look at the post:
Since being shared, the post has gathered more than 56,000 likes and the numbers are quickly increasing. People, other than talking about her heartening post, also expressed their reactions on her win.
“You're one of the power-packed women of India! Enjoy the moment with your dear ones. Wish you reach greater heights,” wrote a Twitter user. “Family is one of the boosting factors behind every successful champion. Congratulations @mirabai_chanu and whole family on winning silver medal and making India proud,” shared another. “Simplicity,” posted a third.
What are your thoughts on the post shared by Mirabai Chanu?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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