Imphal: Minister of Manipur’s Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh announced on Monday that Heightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, who won the silver at the Tokyo Olympics, will be appointed as an additional supervisor of the police in the State Police Department.
The state government will also appreciate him with Rs 1 Crore, a ministerial head.
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Chanu out of Indira Gandhi International Airport, flanked by security and wearing a face shield and Olympian who won the silver medal in the 49 kg category will hold the appointment of additional police supervisors (sports), said Singh.
The Manipur government has also decided to establish a world-class weight lifting academy in the country immediately, he added.
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https://t.co/86CCAQ226K7- Ani (@ani) 1627297945000Judoka L Sushila Devi will also be promoted from a constables to sub-inspectors, said Singh.
All Tokyo Olympic participants will be given a number of Rs 25 Lakh, he announced.
At least five athletes from Manipur, including Chanu, Devi and Boxer Mary Kom, represented the country at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.