Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold, Tears of Joy at Paris Ceremony
Mirabai Chanu is a weightlifter from India.
She lifted the heaviest weight in her category at the 2024 Paris Olympics and won the gold medal.
When the Indian flag was raised and the national anthem played, she felt very happy and cried.
She remembered the hard work and injuries she had faced.
The tears were of joy, not sadness.
It showed how proud she was of herself and her country.
The moment was very special for her and for everyone watching.
It reminded people that hard work can lead to great success.
The ceremony was a proud moment for India.
Mirabai Chanu won gold in women's 55kg weightlifting at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
She described the medal ceremony as an emotional moment, with tears of joy.
The emotions were triggered by the national anthem and the sight of the Indian flag.
She reflected on her four-year journey, injuries, and previous Olympic experience.
The moment highlighted her resilience and triumph over adversity.
- Who
- Mirabai Chanu, Indian weightlifter
- What
- Won gold medal and cried tears of joy at the medal ceremony
- When
- 2024 Paris Olympics medal ceremony
- Where
- Paris, France
- Why
- Moved by the national anthem, flag, and her personal journey
- Athlete
- Mirabai Chanu
- Event
- Women's 55kg weightlifting
- Result
- Gold medal
- Location
- Paris, France
- Emotional reaction
- Tears of joy