World champion and powerlifter Gaurav Sharma was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the American University for his work in the field of sports.
Popy Hazarika, a multiple medallist at the National Games, and the Commonwealth championships, believes the prestigious event, hosted in Assam for the first time, will boost the sporting culture in the state
The international event will see the participation of more than 30 Indian weightlifters, including many Khelo India Athletes who in the past month alone gave India its best-ever performance at the Weightlifting Commonwealth Championships by winning 61 medals in total.
The IWLF is preparing to host the Commonwealth Senior, Junior, and Youth Championships in Greater Noida beginning July 12 and the Asian Youth and Junior Championships beginning July 28 at the same location.
Tashkent [Uzbekistan], December 10(ANI): India's weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga on Friday won the gold medal in the men's 67kg category at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021 in Tashkent.