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Who has created three new national records in the 40kg weight category at the Khelo India National Ranking Women's Weightlifting Tournament 2022?
A)
Santoshi Matsa
B)
Punam Yadav
C)
Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu
D)
Akanksha Vyavahare

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Akanksha Vyavahare



Maharashtra-based weightlifter "Akanksha Vyavahare" created three new national records in the 40kg weight category at the Khelo India National Ranking Women's Weightlifting tournament here.

The weightlifter, who is also a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, created records in 'snatch', 'clean and jerk' and total weight lifted on Friday(28th Oct 2022).
 
Akanksha improved her existing 'snatch' national record by lifting 60kg. She recorded 71kg in the 'clean and jerk', and in the process registering a total lift of 131kg.
 
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu was present during the opening ceremony earlier in the day.
 
Speaking about the importance of the Khelo India women's leagues, Mirabai mentioned, “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 had won the gold medal in Phase 1 of the Khelo India weightlifting tournament in Himachal Pradesh earlier this year..

Source : Times of India

Published On : October 31, 2022
Category : Sports
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