Indian weightlifter Achinta Sheuli lifted 313 Kg (143kg, 170kg) to seize the gold whereas his competitor Malaysia’s Erry Hidayat Muhammad heaved 303kg (138kg 165kg). Shad Darsigny of Canada was third by lifting a complete weight of 298kg (135kg 163kg).
“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,” Achinta Sheuli instructed ANI, after making the nation proud.
With Achinta Sheuli’s gold, India has bagged a complete of three gold medals within the CWG Games 2022 as of now. Also, India received its sixth medal of the video games.
Delighted by his endeavours Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Achinta, “Delighted that the proficient Achinta Sheuli has received a Gold Medal on the Commonwealth Games. He is thought for his calm nature and tenacity. He has labored very onerous for this particular achievement. My greatest needs to him for his future endeavours.”
PM Modi additionally shared an outdated video of him interacting with Achint hoping that he will get time to look at a movie after profitable a medal. In the video, PM Modi might be seen asking Sheuli in regards to the latter’s composed and targeted behaviour and the way the budding star likes motion pictures however can not see them due to his busy schedule.
Later Modi says that after the younger athlete returns with a gold medal he can see movies, as he may have ample time to entertain himself.
President Draupadi Murmu additionally congratulated the younger boy, “Achinta Sheuli has made India proud by profitable gold and making the tricolor fly excessive on the #CommonwealthGames. You instantly overcame the failure in a single try and topped the lineup. You are the champion who has created a historical past. Heartiest congratulations!”
Achinta Sheuli began weightlifting in 2012, impressed by his older brother Alok. Achinta’s older brother, Alok, gave up the game and began working as a laborer to help the household after his father handed away in 2014.
Achinta Sheuli misplaced his father Pratik, a laborer, in April 2014. Elder brother Alok recounted that Achinta cried as a result of they didn’t have cash for his or her father’s funeral.
Achinta Sheuli is from Kolkata, he was introduced up in Deulpur, a two-hour bus trip from Howrah.
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