Golom Tinku of Arunachal Creates National Weightlifting Record

Patna, October 18, 2019:

Golom Tinku of Arunachal Pradesh has made the entire State proud with a spectacular performance in national-level weightlifting Championships. Golom Tinku set a national record by lifting 215 kilos in the 55 kg bodyweight category during the 15th Youth National Weightlifting Championships, which is underway in Bihar, on Wednesday.

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The 13-year-old boy from the state lifted 93 kg in snatch and 122 in clean and jerk (for a total of 215 kg), to win the Gold.

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Another budding weightlifter from the state, Shankar Lapung, who also took part in the same bodyweight category, has won the bronze medal.

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