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Arnolds of Andhra: Kondavelagada, Amadalavalasa & Godalam's weightlifting wizards
July 23, 2026 4:47 pm
Tanishq Vaddi travels through northern Andhra joining the dots that have mass produced India's finest weightlifting talent, riffing off their traditional village fair contest of Sangidi Rallu (black granite stone lifting)
70-year-old weightlifter Roshni Devi Sangwan reveals her diet: 'Aur kuch nahi khaati'
August 06, 2025 1:30 pm
A plate that works well for one person may not be suitable for another
Mirabai Chanu started from zero in January, but says lifting more than 200 kgs at Paris Olympic will guarantee a medal
April 10, 2024 8:24 am
The Tokyo silver medallist is on the mend from myriad injuries, and returned lifting 184 kg, but will need to continue remaining relaxed and fit in next 120 days, to achieve a consecutive medal.
Watch: This 8-year-old Haryana girl can deadlift over double her body weight
March 01, 2024 11:07 am
Despite weighing only 25 kg, Arshia Goswami’s personal best of lifting 60 kg is an Asian record for her age, according to the India Book of Records.
After year spent in dealing with one injury after another, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu still looks ahead to possible route to Paris Olympics podium
December 26, 2023 11:31 am
Back, shoulder, thigh, wrist, hip – nothing has diluted Olympic medallist resolve to raise the bar higher for an encore next year
'Manipur ki sabhi praja ko bacha lijiye': Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu appeals to PM Modi, Amit Shah
July 17, 2023 10:56 pm
Mirabai made the emotional appeal in a video she posted on her Instagram handle from the USA, where she is currently training for the World Weightlifting Championships and the Asian Games.
Ajith Narayana tops men's 73 Group B, CWG champion Achinta Sheuli comes second
May 08, 2023 3:35 pm
Competing in his first senior international tournament, Ajith lifted a total of 307kg (139kg+168kg), while Achinta could only manage 305kg (140kg+165kg).
Looking to break 90kg mark in snatch, Mirabai Chanu leads Indian contingent at Asian Weightlifting Championships
May 03, 2023 7:14 am
The competition, which kick off on Wednesday, will be one of six remaining international events used for Olympic Qualifying Ranking (OQR).
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award
March 05, 2023 10:18 pm
The 28-year-old weightlifter from Manipur became the first athlete to win the award twice in a row after bagging it in 2021 as well.
Weightlifting: Mirabai, Jeremy, Achinta to skip Asian C'ship; to have S&C camp in US for World Meet
August 21, 2022 9:22 pm
The lifters will work with Dr Aaron Horschig, a former weightlifter-turned-physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach.
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CWG 2026: Harjinder Kaur wins silver in women’s 69kg weightlifting
July 29, 2026 1:59 pm
The 29-year-old has won a medal at the Commonwealth Games for the second consecutive time, improving on the bronze she won at Birmingham 2022
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