Achinta Sheuli became the third gold medalist at CWG 2022.
The 20-year-old Achinta Sheuli proved his mettle by competing and clinching a gold medal in men’s weightlifting 73-kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2022. Achinta lifted a snatch 143-kg and 170-kg in clean and jerk to defeat Malaysia’s Erry Mohammad, who got the silver medal with a total of 303-kg, whereas Shad Darsigny from Canada won a bronze with a total of 298-kg.
President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated Achinta Sheuli on winning Gold medal. In a tweet, Ms Murmu said, Achinta Sheuli has made India proud by winning gold and making the tricolor fly high at the Commonwealth Games. She said, Achinta Sheuli immediately overcame the failure in one attempt and topped the lineup. The President said, he is the champion who has created a history.
Currently, India has won a medal in every weightlifting categpry. Three golds, two silver, and a bronze medal help India rank 6th across all commonwealth nations. Post his magnificent win, Achinta thanked his family for the sacrifices that helped him accomplish this unreal dream.
Achinta Sheuli’s Inspiration
Achinta Sheuli was inspired by his elder brother Alok Sheuli, who used to take him to the makeshift facility. Achinta was initially a shy person who was not inclined toward weightlifting. The demise of his father was a turning point, which made his brother drop out of school and become the breadwinner of the family.
Sheuli had a difficult childhood and his dedication to achieving something led him to break all the barriers and become an international weightlifter.
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