'One-Legged' Jagdish Vishwakarma Wins Gold, Vaishnav Thakur Breaks Snatch Record in Men's 102kg Weightlifting

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Vaishnav Thakur Sets Snatch Record, Jagdish Clinches Gold with Stunning Clean-and-Jerk

The National Games in Dehradun witnessed an electrifying contest in the men's 102kg weightlifting category. Maharashtra’s Vaishnav Thakur made history by breaking the snatch national record, but it was Services’ Jagdish Vishwakarma who claimed gold with a dramatic clean-and-jerk performance, standing on just one leg after completing his lift.

Vaishnav Thakur’s Record-Breaking Snatch Lift

Vaishnav Thakur stunned the weightlifting community by lifting 160kg in the snatch segment, surpassing the previous national record of 157kg held by Jagdish Vishwakarma. His impeccable form and strength demonstrated his potential as one of India’s emerging weightlifting stars.

However, despite his remarkable snatch performance, Vaishnav struggled in the clean-and-jerk round, lifting only 175kg. This resulted in a total lift of 335kg, earning him the silver medal.

Jagdish Vishwakarma’s Golden Performance: A Display of Grit

Jagdish Vishwakarma, the previous record holder, showcased resilience and power as he lifted 152kg in snatch and an astonishing 193kg in clean and jerk. His total lift of 345kg secured him the gold medal.

What made his victory even more extraordinary was his ability to maintain composure despite standing on one leg after his final clean-and-jerk attempt. Unlike his previous competition mishap, where his lift was ruled invalid, this time he ensured the lift was complete before lifting his leg, securing a legitimate ‘good lift.’

Harshit Sehrawat Secures Bronze

Haryana’s Harshit Sehrawat put up a solid performance, lifting a total of 329kg, earning him the bronze medal in the category. His efforts showcased the growing depth of talent in Indian weightlifting.

Jagdish Vishwakarma’s Inspiring Words

Speaking after the event, Jagdish expressed admiration for Vaishnav’s record-breaking feat, saying, “I always tell the youngsters, don’t focus on medals, focus on breaking records. Vaishnav did that today, but I am not done yet; this has fired me up even more.”

Vaishnav, in turn, acknowledged the significance of the moment, stating, “We have all grown up watching Jagadish bhai, and breaking his record in front of him is a dream come true.”

Women’s Weightlifting Highlights

The women's weightlifting events also witnessed outstanding performances:

  • 81kg Category: Chandigarh’s Vanshita Verma won gold with a total lift of 208kg (93kg snatch, 115kg clean and jerk). Punjab’s Manpreet (197kg) and Kerala’s Anjana Sreejith (196kg) secured silver and bronze, respectively.

  • 87kg Category: Tamil Nadu’s Arockiya Alish clinched gold with a total lift of 221kg. Assam’s Modhusmrita Baruah (208kg) and Karnataka’s Usha (197kg) took silver and bronze, respectively.

Men’s 109kg Category: Harcharan Singh Dominates

Rajasthan’s Harcharan Singh delivered a commanding performance, lifting 160kg in snatch and 187kg in clean and jerk, for a total of 347kg, securing the gold medal.

Silver went to Services' Mohd Jameer Hussain with a total of 337kg (150kg snatch, 187kg clean and jerk). Haryana’s Manish attempted a national record of 193kg in clean and jerk but failed, settling for bronze with a total lift of 331kg.

Conclusion: A Spectacle of Strength and Determination

The National Games provided a thrilling display of strength, resilience, and determination. While Vaishnav Thakur’s record-breaking snatch lift stole the show, Jagdish Vishwakarma’s strategic and powerful clean-and-jerk performance ensured his golden triumph. These weightlifters have once again proven that Indian weightlifting is on the rise, setting new benchmarks for the future.

Stay tuned for more updates from the National Games and beyond!

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