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Who clinched first-ever gold and silver respectively in the junior men's 72kg category at the World Para Powerlifting Championships 2023 in Dubai?
A)
Ali Jawad and Sudhir
B)
Prachi Yadav and Krishna Nagar
C)
Honey Dabas and Rahul Jograjiya
D)
Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Sherif Osman

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Honey Dabas and Rahul Jograjiya



In a historic first, Indian powerlifters, Honey Dabas and Rahul Jograjiya, bagged gold and silver medals to open the Dubai 2023 World Para-Powerlifting Championships on Tuesday (22nd Aug 2023).

Dabbas clinched the nation’s first-ever gold with lifts of 132 kg and then 135 kg, displaying amazing grit, determination, and strength.

Meanwhile, Jograjiya followed his compatriot to secure the silver medal with a final lift of 132 kg in the fiercely-contested men’s 72 kg junior weight category.

Day 1 - Dubai 2023 WPPO C’ships ️History was made as Honey Dabbas wins first ever GOLD for India at a World C’ships with a lift of 135kg in men’s -72kg junior category.



Dabas was ecstatic after his victorious show and thanked his support staff for their continuous support and efforts.

“My next goal is to win a medal at the Paralympics. I will be competing another year in the junior, hoping to make it to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics,” said the Delhi-based Dabas who also expects to qualify for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games," he said.

Dabas has two gold medals from the Dubai 2022 Fazza World Cup.

Published On : August 23, 2023
Category : Sports
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