Sudhir Wins Gold In Men's Heavyweight Para Powerlifting: Here's How The World Reacted

India's para powerlifter Sudhir scripted a Commonwealth Games record to win a gold medal in the men's heavyweight final. After lifting 208 kg in his first attempt, Sudhir went on to take the lead with a 212 kg in his second attempt. Despite failing to attempt 217 kg in his third and final attempt, Sudhir managed to win the gold medal, and also scripted a Games record with his total points of 134.5. This was India's seventh gold at the ongoing Commonwealth Games. People from all walks of life took to Twitter and praised the Sudhir on winning the gold medal.

"A great start to the CWG 2022 para-sports medal count by Sudhir! He wins a prestigious Gold and shows yet again his dedication and determination. He has been consistently performing well on the field. Congratulations and best wishes to him for all upcoming endeavours," Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter.

A great start to the CWG 2022 para-sports medal count by Sudhir! He wins a prestigious Gold and shows yet again his dedication and determination. He has been consistently performing well on the field. Congratulations and best wishes to him for all upcoming endeavours. pic.twitter.com/6V2mXZsEma

"Congratulations to Sudhir for creating history by winning India's first ever Gold medal in Para-Powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games," former India batter Wasim Jaffer tweeted.

Congratulations to Sudhir for creating history by winning India's first ever Gold medal in Para-Powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games #CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/A8bqXlOrw4

"Bahot badhiya Sudhir bhai! Congratulations for the Gold medal and new Games Record," Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra tweeted.

Bahot badhiya Sudhir bhai! Congratulations for the Gold medal and new Games Record