State lifters win 23 medals in Commonwealth Championships 2011
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 26 2011:
Four state lifters who participated in the 4th Commonwealth Unequipped and Bench press Championships 2011 representing India have won 23 medals including 10 gold, nine silver and four bronze medals.
The four lifters from Manipur who won medals in the championships held in London from December 15 to 28 were accorded a warm welcome at the Tulihal Airport, Imphal by a large number of fans.
Naorem Sushila won one silver and four bronze medals in the championships in 63 kg open category.
In 52 kg Juniors category S Premila won five gold and three silver medals.
K Roshida won five gold medals in 48 kg juniors category while Ch Hemingta won six silver medals in 48 kg above juniors category.