The athlete who bagged India’s first medal at the Tokyo Olympics made headlines yet again for a heartwarming gesture. Mirabai Chanu had earlier expressed her gratitude towards all those who helped her along her journey to glory. At the time she’d stated that she was in search of the truck drivers in Imphal who used to drop her off at her sports academy while she trained.
Mirabai revealed that she’d appreciated their kindness because she lived over 25 km away from the Academy and there was no other means of transport back then. India Today reports that she soon got in touch with the men and humbly thanked them for their part in her success. Furthermore, she presented them with gifts and treated 150 drivers to a lavish lunch.
What a kind gesture by our Olympic medalist @mirabai_chanu
Today she rewarded truck drivers in Imphal who use to give her lift from home to sports academy during her early training days. Her home was more than 25 km from the Academy & there was no means of transport those days. pic.twitter.com/lxmpej8E3m— Rahul Trehan (@imrahultrehan) August 5, 2021
She gifted them all a shirt each and a Manipuri scarf. Take a look at a video of the luncheon where Chanu honoured all the drivers-
People online loved her gesture and tweeted to laud Chanu’s humility.
🙏🙏🙏🙏. Mirabhai u did not forget anyone including those who were part of your journey in life. A big heart touching gesture from you. God blessings remain to you and u will be inspiration for many not only in sports but humanity too.🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Pavan Amarnath Duvvuri (@pavanamar554) August 6, 2021
Wow a fantastic human being Mirabai chanu….
— Arsenal DNA (@VipinNa29207148) August 6, 2021
Appreciate her gesture & simplicity.She is from a small village with no facility but her commitment,hard work & grit paid off.Proud daughter of India.She will one day win Gold Medal also.Away from the name,fame, glitter of money but hard working selflessly to make India proud.Tks
— VIMAL JAIN (@VKANSWA) August 6, 2021
Very happy to see @mirabai_chanu is continuing her being humble attitude . In our small town , guy cannot recognise his poor relatives only after getting a job, then there is Chanu rewarding everyone who helped her to become 2020 Tokyo silver medalist Mirabai chanu .
— Subham 🏃 (@subhsays) August 5, 2021
What do you think of her gesture?