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N. Ajith creates new snatch record at IWLF National Weightlifting C’ships

N. Ajith creates new snatch record at IWLF National Weightlifting C’ships

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The sixth day of the IWLF National Youth, Junior, and Senior Weightlifting Championships saw exceptional displays of strength and precision as the Men’s 71 kg category took center stage at the Yadav Farm House. Athletes across the Youth, Junior, and Senior divisions competed simultaneously, delivering record-setting performances and intense podium battles. N Ajith, representing the Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), captivated the crowd in the men’s 71kg senior category by breaking the National Snatch Record. This feat solidifies his status as one of India’s premier lifters as the nation looks toward the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. N Ajith (RSPB) clinched the top spot with a commanding total of 320 kg, highlighted by a 145 kg Snatch and a category-best 175 kg Clean & Jerk. T Madhavan (RSPB) followed closely with a total of 317 kg, matching Ajith’s 175 kg in the Clean & Jerk but falling slightly short in the Snatch at 142 kg. Yash Khandagale (MHR) secured the bronze medal with a total lift of 300 kg. The Junior division was led by Maharashtra’s …

Mirabai Chanu smashes three National Records at IWLF National Weightlifting C’ships

Mirabai Chanu smashes three National Records at IWLF National Weightlifting C’ships

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Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu Saikhom delivered a dominant performance on the opening days of the IWLF National Youth, Junior, and Senior Weightlifting Championships 2025-26, rewriting the national record books in the Senior Women’s 48 kg category at Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Competing at the Yadav Farm House venue, Mirabai produced a flawless series of lifts to claim the gold medal, setting new national records in all three segments. She lifted 89 kg in the snatch, followed by a powerful 116 kg in the clean and jerk, finishing with a combined total of 205 kg. Her total placed her well clear of the rest of the field and marked one of the standout performances of the championships so far. The national championships officially began on February 3 with an opening ceremony attended by senior officials from the Indian Weightlifting Federation and Indian Olympic Association, along with athletes and coaches from across the country. Around 790 lifters from 30 states and union territories, as well as three departmental boards, are competing in the 12-day event that runs …