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CWG 2022: From tailoring to lifting weights, Achinta Sheuli scripts his own success story
The 20-year-old from West Bengal's Deulpur village in Howrah district twice bettered the Games record in both the snatch and clean & jerk and then finished with a record total lift of 313kg to make a memorable debut on the CWG stage. Achinta lifted an impressive 10kg more than his nearest rival, Malaysian Erry Hidayat Muhammad, to join his idol Mirabai Chanu (gold, women's 49kg) and his fellow teammate and a close friend, Jeremy Lalrinnunga (gold, men's 67kg), on top of the podium in Birmingham.
CWG 2022: 'Golden' boys Achinta Sheuli, Jeremy Lalrinnunga shine on Day 3
Commonwealth Games on Sunday. Making his debut at a multi-discipline Games at the senior level, the 19-year-old reigning Youth Olympic champion Lalrinnunga battled excruciating muscle cramps but shattered two records en route the gold medal in the men's 67kg category. While Sheuli finished day 3 on a high for India with gold in the 73kg event. India now have six medals, all coming from the weightlifting arena at the National Exhibition Centre with Sanket Sargar (silver), Mirabai Chanu (silver), Bidyarani Devi (silver) and Gururaj Poojary (bronze) also earning podium finishes.
CWG 2022: Dedicating this gold medal to my brother and coaches, says weightlifter Achinta Sheuli
Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022, weightlifter Achinta Sheuli dedicated his medal to his brother and coaches. Sheuli topped the podium with a combined lift of 313kg. He lifted 143kg in his last attempt in the 'Snatch' round to create a new Commonwealth Games Record. Then with a successful lift of 170kg in his third clean and jerk attempt, the Indian finished with a total of 313kg. "I am very happy. After overcoming many struggles, I won this medal. I will dedicate this medal to my brother and coaches. Next, I will prepare for Olympics," Sheuli told ANI.
"Dedicate This Medal To My Brother": Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli To NDTV On Winning Gold In CWG
India won its third gold medal of the ongoing Commonwealth Games on Sunday after weightlifter Achinta Sheuli brought the biggest prize in 73kg men's finals. 20-year-old Sheuli broke the Games record by lifting a total of 313kg to win the yellow metal. It is important to remember that the youngster broke the Games record twice in the Snatch round, lifting 140kg and 143kg. After that, he went on to lift 166kg and 170kg in the clean and jerk round to register a Games record for the overall weight.
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CWG 2022: Achinta Sheuli Lifts Games Record 313kg To Win India's Third Gold
Weightlifters have been the star performers for India at the 2022 Commonwealth Games so far, and the trend continued on day 3 as 20-year-old Achinta Sheuli smashed the Games record by lifting a total of 313kg to win the gold medal in the men's 73kg category. Sheuli first broke the Games record twice in the Snatch round, lifting 140kg and 143kg. He then lifted 166kg and 170kg in the clean and jerk round to register a Games record for the overall weight.
CWG 2022: Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli bags India's third gold
Commonwealth Games here. Favourite to win the event, debutant Sheuli heaved 313kg (143kg+170kg) to grab the gold at NEC Hall on Sunday. 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).