Weightlifter Akanksha Vyavahare created a new National Weightlifting Record in the 40kg category on Friday at the Kelo India National Ranking women’s weightlifting tournament in Ghaziabad.
Akanksha bettered her existing Snatch national record, by lifting 60kg. She recorded 71kg in the Clean & Jerk, and registered a total lift of 131kg. She created the National Records in all 3 scores - Snatch, Clean and Jerk and Total.
Meanwhile, Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu was present during the opening ceremony earlier in the day. Speaking about the importance of the Khelo India women’s leagues, Mirabai said in an official statement, “The leagues are very important as many girls are coming across and representing different States and UTs of India. The exposure being provided will very beneficial for all girls in the coming future.”
Mirabai won the gold medal in Phase 1 of the Khelo India Weightlifting tournament in Himachal Pradesh earlier this year.
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