President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said weightlifter Achinta Sheuli has made India proud by winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
“You are the champion who has created a history. Heartiest congratulations!,” Murmu tweeted.
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Debutant Sheuli heaved 313kg (143kg+170kg) to grab the gold on Sunday.
“Achinta Sheuli has made India proud by winning gold and making the tricolour fly high at the #CommonwealthGames. You immediately overcame the failure in one attempt and topped the lineup. You are the champion who has created a history. Heartiest congratulations!” the president tweeted.
Achinta Sheuli has made India proud by winning gold and making the tricolor fly high at the #CommonwealthGames. You immediately overcame the failure in one attempt and topped the lineup. You are the champion who has created a history. Heartiest congratulations!— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 1, 2022
Malaysia’s Erry Hidayat Muhammad, who gave Sheuli a tough competition, ended as the second best lifter at the event. Canada’s Shad Darsigny was third with a total lift of 298kg (135kg+163kg).
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