'We are proud of you': Manipur CM's video call with Mirabai Chanu - Watcg

NEW DELHI: Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh were congratulated by Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam after winning medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. During a virtual interaction, the Chief Minister praised the two weightlifters for bringing glory to both Manipur and the country. Manipur CM interacted virtually with Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta.Mirabai clinched the gold medal in the women's 48kg category, while Rishikanta won silver in the men's 60kg event in Glasgow. During the video call, the Chief Minister congratulated both athletes and said, "Congratulations to both of you. Thank you very much. Mirabai, you bagged the gold medal, and Rishikanta, you bagged the silver medal! We are proud of you."He further said, "Both of you are a pride of the state. We are very proud and happy that you have brought laurels to the state of Manipur and India.