Published 21:42 IST, July 25th 2021

Inspired by Mirabai Chanu; Tiger Shroff lifts 140 kg weights and posts on Instagram

Mirabai Chanu inspired Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff by winning a silver medal at Tokyo Olympics. Tiger lifted 140kg weight and posted on his Instagram handle.

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Indian Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu inspired Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff after winning silver medal by lifting 202 kg weight at Tokyo Olympics. On Sunday, Tiger took to his Instagram handle and shared a video in which he was seen lifting 140kg weight while performing squats. Sharing video, Tiger wrote, "140 kgs and counting…So so inspired to get stronger and go beyond my limits thanks to #mirabaichanu what a performance! go team India! #tokyoolympics @mmamatrixgym @mirabai_chanu."

Tiger's far Jackie Shroff took to comments section on post and blessed him, "Bless ya Bhidu keep spreing Goodness." While or users also appreciated Tiger and he received numerous compliments on his video. A  user commented, ""Maashallah Tigzzz 140 whoof!!!! Oh yesss such a proud moment for us." While anor user said, "OMG OMG OMG wowwww wowwww tigiiiiii #mirabaichanu U me India proud …Jai hind." Take a look at comments,

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Mirabai Chanu wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics

Chanu started competition by lifting 84kg in her first attempt during snatch event. Chanu's competitor Jourdan Delacruz od USA lifted 83kg in her first attempt, however, Indian lifter upped her ante to lift 87kg in her second attempt, while Delacruz in her second attempt lifted 86kg's. World Champion China's Hoi Zhuihui topped standings at halfway mark after lifting 92kg after two attempts. Both Chanu and Delacruz failed to lift 89 kg in ir third attempt allowing Zhuihui to stay top of table. Chinese weightlifter me a new Olympic record in snatch by lifting 94kg in her third and final lift.

In clean and Jerk event, Chanu who holds world record of 119kg registered herself for a 110kg lift. China's Zhuihui opted for 109kg lift, while Delacruz decided to go for 108kg. US lifter however failed to lift weight in all her three attempts. Zhuihui managed to lift 109 kg in her first attempt and upped her ante by registering for 114 kg in her second lift. Chanu cleared 110kg lift confirming silver medal for India in event. In second lift, Zhuihui created an Olympic record by lifting 114 kg mark, which was broken by Chanu lifted 115kg in her second lift. In third attempt, Chinese lifter cleared 116 kg mark to create a new Olympic record. Chanu failed to lift 117 kg in her final attempt, ultimately settling for silver.

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21:42 IST, July 25th 2021