weightlifting

Meet Bindyarani Devi, First Indian To Win Bronze Medal In Weightlifting World Cup 55KG Event

Bindyarani Devi became the first Indian to win a medal at the IWF Weightlifting World Cup in women's 55kg event.

Apr 03, 2024, 13:09 PM IST

Sports Success Story: From Manipur's Paddy Fields To Olympic Podium, The Success Tale Of Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu's story is more than just a collection of medals and accolades. It is a testament to the power of human spirit, the ability to overcome adversity, and the unwavering pursuit of dreams.

Jan 31, 2024, 16:01 PM IST

EXCLUSIVE- Planning To Start Your Fitness Journey? Map 8 Easy Steps To Start Strong At The Gym

There are several workout alternatives if you wish to make exercise a regular part of your day. Here are simple ways to start your fitness journey at the gym.

Aug 21, 2023, 11:31 AM IST

Commonwealth Games Medal-Winning Lifter Sanjita Chanu Handed 4-Year Ban For Failing Dope Test

Sanjita Chanu had won gold in 48kg ahead of Mirabai Chanu at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. At the 2018 edition in Gold Coast, she was crowned champion in the 53kg category.

Apr 04, 2023, 13:38 PM IST

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu clinches SILVER at World Weightlifting Championship despite wrist injury

Mirabai Chanu behind China’s Jiang Huihua, who won the gold with a total effort of 206kg (93kg+113kg) while her compatriot and Tokyo Olympics champion Hou Zhihua 198kg (89kg+109kg) took home the bronze medal.

Dec 07, 2022, 10:09 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2022: Weightlifter Gurdeep Singh brings home bronze in 109+kg, Pakistan’s Muhammad Nooh Butt wins first gold for nation

Gurdeep Singh, who hails from Majri Rasluri village near Khanna in Punjab, wasn’t off to the best of starts as he fluffed his first snatch attempt of 167kg.

Aug 04, 2022, 07:02 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2022: Harjinder Kaur rides her luck to win bronze, bring 7th medal in weightlifting

Harjinder Kaur was also lucky as Joy Ogbonne Eze of Nigeria suffered a washout, failing to lift 125 kg in clean and jerk in three attempts in the Commonwealth Games 2022 weightlifting event.

Aug 02, 2022, 06:39 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2022: Manual labourer’s son Achinta Sheuli remembers father and brother’s sacrifices after winning gold

Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli lost his father Pratik at the age of just 12 and his family didn’t even have enough money to pay for his funeral.

Aug 01, 2022, 10:14 AM IST

Kolkata weightlifter Achinta Sheuli during his gold medal-winning effort in the 73kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. (Photo: PTI)

Meet Achinta Sheuli, Kolkata weightlifter who smashed Commonwealth Games record to win GOLD, in pics

With an assured performance, India's 20-year-old weightlifter Achinta Sheuli won gold in the men's 73kg division at the Commonwealth Games 2022, lifting a new games record total of 313kg at the NEC Hall number 1 in Birmingham. He lifted 143kg in snatch and 170kg in clean and jerk to top the field ahead of Malaysia's Erry Hidayat Muhammad, who took silver with a total of 303kg, while Canada's S. Darsigny claimed bronze with a total of 298kg. In these collection of pictures, we find out all about Achinta Sheuli.

Aug 01, 2022, 09:51 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2022: Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli brings India’s third gold medal

Achinta Sheuli, a junior world championship silver medallist, executed three clean lifts – 137kg, 140kg and 143kg – in the snatch section.

Aug 01, 2022, 06:29 AM IST

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Sanket Mahadev Sargar won silver medal in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Sanket Mahadev Sargar won India's first silver medal in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The 21-year-old weightlifter, who hails from Sangli, Maharashtra, created history in the 55 kg weight category.

Jul 30, 2022, 16:20 PM IST

Viral Video: 80-year-old grandma accepts deadlift challenge, leaves grandson in shock - WATCH

The video was shared by ‘ptwithdrea' on Instagram.

May 21, 2022, 20:26 PM IST

Mirabai Chanu set to begin Commonwealth Games and Asian Games 2022 preparation in United States

Mirabai Chanu, former world champion, who was last seen in action at the Singapore Weightlifting International last month, has qualified for the Commonwealth Games, to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8, in the 49kg category, in which she won the Olympic silver, as well as the 55kg weight category.

Mar 17, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

Mirabai Chanu qualifies for CWG 2022 after winning gold in Singapore Weightlifting International

Mirabai Chanu found her glory after she secured the first medal for India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She valiantly fought till the end and grabbed silver in the women's 49kg category. The Olympian since then has continued to build up.

Feb 26, 2022, 07:21 AM IST

Mirabai Chanu lifted Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but Weightlifting faces uncertain Olympics future

Mirabai Chanu lifted Indian spirits by winning a silver medal at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics but the sport's future is uncertain in the Olympics.

Dec 27, 2021, 17:50 PM IST

Mirabai Chanu receives Rs 1.50 crore reward by UP govt, says she is grateful to receive such respect

Olympics silver medallist weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu received a cash reward of Rs 1.50 crore by the Uttar Pradesh government presented by the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on winning a silver medal for India in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics.

Dec 25, 2021, 20:20 PM IST