Manipur bag 3 medals in Powerlifting Nationals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 29 2019:
Manipur have so far collected 3 medals including 2 gold and 1 silver medal at the Sub-Junior and Master National Powerlifting Championship 2019 which is underway at KMG College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu.
Khumujam Devikarani bagged a gold medal in the 47 kg Master-1 clash as she completed 70 kg mark in squash event, 40 kg in bench press and 70 kg in deadlift to make it a total of 180 kg.
Ahanthem Suni fetched the silver medal for the State in the same category by lifting 60 kg in squash, 30 kg in bench press and 60 kg in deadlift.
The other gold medal was collected by Th Ibemhal who lifted 60 kg in squash, 30 kg in bench press and 55 kg in deadlift events for the Master-3, 57 kg category.
The tournament which began on May 27 will continue till May 31 .