CWG 2022 LIVE – Achinta Sheuli wins Gold: India’s Achinta Sheuli added another gold medal to India’s tally as the 21-year-old capped off a brilliant performance in the Men’s 73 kg category. He lifted a total of 313 kgs to win India’s sixth medal and also created a Commonwealth Games Record on the process. Follow Commonwealth Games 2022 LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
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The 20-year old Sheuli’s lift of 313 kgs is 10 kgs more than Malaysia’s Erry Hidayat Muhammad who bagged the silver by lifting 303 kgs (138 + 165 kgs. Canada’s Shad Darsigny bagged bronze with a total lift of 298 kgs. Sheuli was at his best in his maiden Commonwealth Games as he successfully lifted in 5 out of his 6 attempts.
The Boy from Bengal started by lifting 137 kgs in the snatch event in his first attempt. In his second attempt, he managed to lift 140 kgs and then went on to lift 143 kgs successfully to lead at the half-way stage. He then proceeded to the clean and jerk by lifting 166 kg in the first attempt and topped the rankings.
In the second attempt he raised the bar to 170 kgs but failed in his attempt. However he came back strongly and lifted the same weight in his final attempt to create a Commonwealth Games record with a total of 313 kgs to clinch the gold medal.
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From starting as a tailor in Howrah to support your family, to making the tricolour 🇮🇳 fly high at Birmingham.
Such a wonderful journey & an inspirational story, Achinta!
Congratulations on the 🥇 & kudos to the Indian Army for supporting sporting talent.#CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/sLfJZCZ7H4
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 1, 2022
Where was Achinta Sheuli born?
Achinta Sheuli was born in Deulpur, West Bengal.
What is Achinta Sheuli’s weight category at the CWG 2022?
Achinta Sheuli represents India in the 73kg category at the CWG 2022 in weightlifting.
What is Achinta Sheuli’s best achievement?
Achinta Scheuli won the gold medal in Men’s 73 kg snatch category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games by creating a Commonwealth Games record of lifting 313 kgs, He is also a two-time Commonwealth Championships Gold Medallist.
CWG 2022 LIVE: Achinta Sheuli wins India’s third Gold medal in Weightlifting at CWG 2022, create Games record in Men’s 73 kg category: WATCH OUT
