Manipur, July 28 -- The Olympic silver medallist extended her gratitude to her parents, coach and all the well wishers

Manipur welcomed and honoured Olympic silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu with joy and happiness at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport followed by a grand reception programme at City Convention Centre, Imphal on Tuesday.

Many people of the state eagerly waited for her along the roadside with garlands and flowers and congratulated her for bringing the laurel for the state and nation. But due to the ongoing pandemic, people could not felicitate Mirabai Chanu in near contact.

"My strong desire to let the people know about my small tiny state Manipur, which many outsiders hardly know, at national and international le...