Updated On: 27 July, 2021 11:16 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
The strong woman from Imphal, Manipur, the north-east pocket that has brought India so much sporting glory, should be an inspiration when it comes to resilience

India`s Mirabai Chanu reacts after a successful attempt at the Clean & Jerk of women`s 49Kg category weightlifting event at the Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo. Pic/PTI
Mirabai Chanu, Indian woman weightlifter, who opened the country’s account at the Tokyo Olympics, is so much more than a super silver athlete for the country.
There is a story behind that medal, one that talks about positive body image, strength is beauty and of course, breaking gender stereotypes.