Tan Howe Liang, Singapore's first Olympic medallist, dies aged 91
SINGAPORE: Weightlifter Tan Howe Liang, Singapore’s first Olympic medallist, died on Tuesday (Dec 3) at the age of 91.
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Indian Lifter Valluri Ajaya Babu Strikes Gold In Commonwealth Championships
Indian weightlifter Valluri Ajaya Babu produced a record-breaking performance to clinch the gold medal in the men's 81kg junior and senior categories at the Commonwealth Championships at Suva in Fiji on Thursday. The 19-year-old Babu heaved a total of 326kg (147kg + 179kg) to finish on top of the podium. With his performance, Babu set a Commonwealth record clean and jerk in the 81kg junior category. He also smashed the junior national marks in snatch, clean and jerk and total weight sections.
Plateau grabs seven medals in 72 hours
Plateau State athletes, at the weekend, swept multiple medals at the ongoing Eighth National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The state registered its presence on the medals table in grand style, winning seven medals on Day Three, out of which four were gold, two silver, and a bronze medal, bringing their total after three days of competition to eight.
NYG: Team Lagos wins more medals in swimming
Team Lagos has won three more medals in the swimming event at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta.
Delta, Edo athletes dominate gold medals’ table at Asaba 2024 NYG
Host, Delta State, began the defence of their National Youth Games title on a good note, on Friday, hauling six Gold medals in the swimming and weightlifting events.
Olympic medalist weightlifter rips sleeping conditions at village: 'Not a vibe'
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Philippines cheers gold medallist gymnast Yulo in victory parade
MANILA : More than a thousand Philippine supporters cheered for gymnast Carlos Yulo along Manila's main avenue on Wednesday after winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics.