Manipur, July 28 -- Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu returned home to a rousing welcome in Manipur on Tuesday.

After setting off India's Olympic campaign with a silver medal, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, returned to Imphal on Tuesday to a rousing welcome.

Mirabai landed at the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in the afternoon as hundreds gathered to welcome the ace weightlifter. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and his entourage were among those who had come to receive Mirabai.

From the airport, she was escorted to City Convention Centre, Palace Compound, Imphal, wherein the state hosted a grand reception ceremony for her. During the function, Chief Minister Biren handed over the reward of Rs 1 crore along with an appointment letter ...