State strength lifter bag 5 golds and 1 silver
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12 2018:
Thoudam Bidyarani, Laishram Pushparani and Laimayum Pushparani Devi together claimed 5 golds and 1 silver for India in a recently concluded International Strength Lifting Championship which was held at Bali, Indonesia from April 7 to 10 .
Bidyarani (52 kg) bagged two gold medals lifting a total of 317.5 kg in Strength Lifting and 95 kg in Incline Bench Press.
Laishram Pushparani (72 kg) also fetched 2 gold medals by lifting a total of 450 kg in Strength Lifting and 135 kg in Incline Bench Press, setting a new international record.
Laimayum Pushparani (+80 kg) won 1 gold and 1 silver with a lift of 317.5 kg in Strength Lifting and 75 kg in Incline Bench Press.