NISA, THAU athletes dominate in ASMITA Weightlifting League
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 11 2026: NISA and THAU shared the spoils today, capturing four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals in the ASMITA Khelo India Women's Weightlifting League 2026-27.The event was hosted by the Manipur Weightlifting Association at the NSU Multipurpose Hall, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.

The competition also saw NSA, PBBPTC, NSU, and NSK claiming one gold medal apiece.

NISA, THAU athletes dominate in ASMITA Weightlifting League

In the 45 kg category, Th Linthoibi of NSA delivered a fine performance with a total lift of 105 kg (45 kg in snatch and 60 kg in clean and jerk) to seal the gold medal.

THAU's Lency Yumnam (25 kg snatch, 31 kg clean and jerk) and L Laijalembi (25 kg snatch, 25 kg clean and jerk) secured the second and third podium spots, respectively.

THAU's A Bidyaluxmi bagged the 49 kg category gold medal with a combined effort of 125 kg (56 kg in snatch and 69 kg in clean and jerk).

NSA's Th Kalpana managed a total lift of 83 kg to take the silver, while Y Changkhombi of THAU registered a combined lift of 59 kg to settle for the bronze.

In the 53 kg category, THAU's K Nomita claimed the gold medal with a best lift of 65 kg in snatch and 80 kg in clean and jerk.

NSA's Ng Sonibala recorded 54 kg in snatch and 70 kg in clean and jerk to settle for silver, while E Roshitra of THAU lifted 25 kg in snatch and 25 kg in clean and jerk to take the bronze.

The 57 kg category gold medal went to Ch Monishka Devi of NISA, who recorded a combined lift of 122 kg (57 kg in snatch and 65 kg in clean and jerk).

Ph Kritika of NSA (91 kg: 41 kg snatch / 50 kg clean and jerk) and I Neety Chanu of NISA (78 kg: 35 kg snatch / 43 kg clean and jerk) settled for the silver and bronze medals.

K Pomshaynabi of PBBPTC recorded an impressive lift of 82 kg in snatch and 102 kg in clean and jerk to capture the 61 kg category gold medal.

NISA's Alvina Thounaojam (131 kg) and A.Debaarbina of NSU (116 kg) finished second and third in this weight class.

Meanwhile, Ng Ballerina of NSK claimed the 69 kg category gold with a stellar combined effort of 172 kg (77 kg in snatch and 95 kg in clean and jerk).

L Daejy of PBBPTC (115 kg) and G Sonalia of PBBPTC (55 kg) settled for the second and third spots.

The day also saw NSU's Olivia Huidrom lay her hands on the 77 kg category gold medal with a combined effort of 169 kg (75 kg in snatch and 94 kg in clean and jerk), narrowly beating S Chaoba Chanu of NISA (165 kg) and H Thoibinao Chanu of PBBPTC (160 kg), who finished second and third.

In the 86 kg category competition, L Zerina of NISA registered 65 kg in snatch and 85 kg in clean and jerk to seal the gold medal, while PBBPTC's T Jessica settled for the silver medal with a combined lift of 109 kg .