Manipur, Jan 16: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist from Manipur – Mirabai Chanu has been appointed as an Additional SP.
Mirabai Chanu took charge as additional SP (sports) in the Manipur police department at the official residence of chief minister Biren Singh.
“Our nation’s pride Olympian silver medallist Mirabai Chanu has taken charge as the additional superintendent of police (sports), Manipur Police, and called on me at my office today,” said CM Biren Singh.
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Meanwhile, Mirabai Chanu said: “It is an honour to have joined the Manipur Police as the additional superintendent of police (sports).”
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver at the 2020 Tokyo Games in the Women’s 49kg category.