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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.
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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.
Bhupender Dhawan is an Indian weightlifter and coach. He has been coach in powerlifting and bodybuilding. Between 1994 and 2019, he coached the Indian powerlifting team and has also been the coach of the national bodybuilding squad. [2]
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.
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 ]
His father Pratik Sheuli was a manual laborer who passed away in April 2013. His elder brother Alok was also a weightlifter but dropped out to support his career and the family. [10] [11] Achinta helped his mother and brother in their embroidery work that called for precision, even as he was training for weightlifting that called for power. [12]
Mirabai Chanu, weightlifter [43] P. V. Sindhu , badminton player [ 44 ] At the awards ceremony held on 5 March 2023 at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi, Mirabai Chanu was announced as the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for the second year in a row, with boxer Nitu Ghangas given the accolade of Emerging Sportswoman of the Year.