Sathish Kumar withdraws from Asian Weightlifting Championships
Two-time Commonwealth champion Sathish Kumar was forced to pull out of the 81kg event at the Asian Weightlifting Championships after injuring himself while warming up.
Published : Apr 21, 2021 20:50 IST
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion S. Sathish Kumar withdrew from the Asian weightlifting championships in Tashkent on Wednesday, due to 'an injury.' Sathish had entered his name in Group B of men's 81kg category.
"Sathish got injured during the warm up prior to the competition and had to withdraw from it," said Indian Weightlifting Federation secretary Sahdev Yadav.
India won two medals at the continental event as Jhilli Dalabehera clinched the gold in the women's 45kg category, while Mirabai Chanu claimed the bronze in the 49kg.
Mirabai went on to set a new World Record in the clean and jerk as well and severely boosted her chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.
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