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Weightlifting is very beneficial for health in countless ways. Weightlifting induces the production of collagen proteins which helps build structure and strength of tendons and ligaments. It also is optimal for promoting and improving joint stability. Weightlifting can also increase metabolism and increases resting metabolic rate.
Priteesmita Bhoi (born 14 November 2008) is an Indian weightlifter competing in the 40 kg category. [ 1 ] In May 2024, Bhoi set a youth world record of 76 kg in the Clean & Jerk category at the 2024 Youth World Weightlifting Championships in the 40 kg event, winning a gold for India in the process.
Punam Yadav (born 9 July 1995) is an Indian weightlifter who won Bronze medal in the women's 63 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, where the gold medal was won by Olauwatoyin Adesanmi of Nigeria. [1] She also won a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia.
Lovepreet Singh (born 6 September 1997) is an Indian weightlifter who competes in the men's 109 kg weight category. He won the silver medal at the 2021 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships [3] and bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. [4]
Vikas Thakur (born 14 November 1993) is an Indian weightlifter from Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) who won silver in the men's 85 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scotland. [2] He won a bronze in the 94 kg weight class at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in The Gold Coast . [ 3 ]
Karnam Malleswari (born 1 June 1975) is a retired Indian weightlifter.She is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics in 2000. In 1994, she received the Arjuna Award and in 1999, she received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India's highest sporting honour, and the civilian Padma Shri award.
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