Vinay recorded an impressive series of 137kg, 142kg and 147kg lifts in his three attempts. His final lift of 147kg was ruled invalid by the referees, but his second successful lift of 142kg was enough to secure the gold medal
Vinay (right) with his gold medal at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday. Pic/Vinay’s Instagram
India’s rising para powerlifting star Vinay won the gold medal in the 72kg junior category at the Para Powerlifting World Championships here on Friday.
Vinay recorded an impressive series of 137kg, 142kg and 147kg lifts in his three attempts. His final lift of 147kg was ruled invalid by the referees, but his second successful lift of 142kg was enough to secure the gold medal, narrowly defeating Mikolaj Kociubinski of Poland, who lifted 141kg.
After clinching gold, an elated Vinay said, “This medal is not just mine, it belongs to every person who believed in me when I had nothing. From Gorakhpur’s small streets to the world stage in Cairo, this journey was not easy. I dedicate this gold to coaches, my family, my country and every young athlete who dares to dream beyond circumstances.”
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