Olympic medal winner Mirabai Chanu appointed as Addl Police Super by CM Manipur

Jan. 15: Mirabai Chanu, Tokyo Olympics silver medallist from Manipur has been appointed as an Additional Superintendent of Police. “Our Nation’s pride, Olympian Silver medalist, Mirabai Chanu has taken charge as the Additional Superintendent of Police (Sports), Manipur Police and called on me at my office today,” stated Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

Expressing delight, Chanu said, “It is an honour to have joined the Manipur Police as the Additional Superintendent of Police (Sports). I would like to thank the state of Manipur and our Hon’ble Chief Minister N.Biren Singh sir, for giving me this opportunity to serve the country and its citizens.”

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter. She won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Women’s 49 kg category. Mirabai Chanu has won the World Championships and multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contributions to the sport.