Amit advanced to the quarterfinals via a unanimous decision as all five judges decided in his favour. He will take on Scotland's Lennon Mulligan in the quarter-finals on August 4
This win is a huge upset as India has confirmed its first-ever medal by defeating a side that has 40 medals in the sport and is among five most successful Lawn Bowls team
Howrah (West Bengal) [India], August 1 (ANI): As the whole nation rejoiced weightlifter Achinta Sheuli's stunning gold medal victory at the Commonwealth Games 2022, his brother Alok Sheuli said a lot of effort had gone into the preparation and sought more support from the government.
"I will like to congratulate Indian weightlifters and all other players of the Commonwealth Games. There's scope that we'll win more medals. Our hopes have been ascended, and we'll be winning more accolades in the coming time," Thakur said.
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): As India reached another milestone with its sixth medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022, President Droupadi Murumu on Monday congratulated weightlifter Achinta Sheuli for his gold medal and lauded him for overcoming failure.
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): As the nation echoed with joy after India registered its sixth medal with weightlifter Achinta Sheuli's gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022, the Indian Army on Monday hailed and congratulated the young athlete who is an Army Havildar.
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): As India scripted history after weightlifter Achinta Sheuli clinched a gold medal in the men's 73 kg final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the young athlete and said that now that a medal has been won