CWG 2022: Achinta Sheuli wins Gold Medal in men's 73kg Weightlifting
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313kg (143kg+170kg)
Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli (73kg) lived up to his top billing as he clinched India's third gold in the Commonwealth Games Birmingham, England. Favourite to win the event, debutant Sheuli heaved 313kg (143kg+170kg) to grab the gold at NEC Hall here on Sunday.
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Second best lifter
Malaysia's Erry Hidayat Muhammad, who gave Sheuli a tough competition, ended as the second best lifter in the event. He had a best effort of 303kg (138kg+165kg).
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Third best lifter
Canada's Shad Darsigny was third with a total lift of 298kg (135kg+163kg).
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'I've worked hard'
"I'm very happy about this, I've worked hard for this medal. A lot of sacrifices of my brother, mother, my coach and the Army have gone into this medal. This was the first major event in my life and I'm thankful for them to help me reach here. This medal will help me in every aspect of life. There should not be looking back from now on."
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President, PM congratulates
President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated weightlifter Achinta Sheuli on winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.