Manipur finish runners up at powerlifting Nationals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 31 2019:
Manipur powerlifting team managed a total of 4 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medal to finish runners up at the Sub-Junior and Master National Powerlifting Championship 2019 held at KMG College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu under the aegis of Indian Powerlifting Federation from May 27 .
Th Ibemhal who lifted 60 kg in squat, 30 kg in bench press and 55 kg in deadlift events for the Master-3, 57 kg category; Khumujam Devikarani (47 kg Master-1 class) who managed 70 kg lift in squat event, 40 kg in bench press and 70 kg in deadlift to make it a total of 180 kg; Th Kunjarani (Mas-ter-4, 68 kg) who lifted 60 kg in squat, 40 kg in bench press and 80 kg in deadlift and K Ibempishak Devi (Master-4, 72 kg) who managed 50 kg in squat, 30 kg in bench press and 70 kg in deadlifting won gold medal of the State in the said championship.
Wakila who is representing Manipur in the sub-junior girls 84 kg category (130 kg squat, 52.5 in bench press and 150 kg in deadlift); Nameirakpam Maipakpi (Master-2, 72 kg; 70 kg in squat, 30 kg in bench press and 70 kg in deadlifting) and Ahanthem Suni (Master-2 , 72 kg; 60 kg in squat, 30 kg in bench press and 60 kg in deadlift) bagged the silver medals.
Huirem Ibempishak on the other hand bagged the lone bronze medal after she finished third in the Master-2 68 kg event by making 50 kg in squat, 35 kg in bench press and 70 kg in deadlifting.