Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting Tournament: Odisha emerge overall champions

The ASMITA Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting Tournament (Zone A) that commenced from 11 July at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar concluded on Sunday with Odisha emerging Champions in the senior, junior and youth categories. 

With a total of 27 medals in its kitty, the weightlifters from Odisha have brought immense pride to the State and the weightlifting ecosystem of Odisha. 

In the youth category, they secured six gold, one silver, and three bronze medals. The junior category saw Odisha clinching three gold, three silver, and one bronze medal. The senior category further showcased their strength with four gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. The event showcased the exceptional talent and hard work of athletes from the region, setting a new benchmark in the sport.

The runner-up states were Jharkhand in the youth category, Bihar in the junior category, and Chhattisgarh in the senior category.

Jyoshna Sabar from Odisha (40 kg) earned the Best Lifter title in the youth girls’ category. In the junior women category, Mina Santa from Odisha (55 kg) secured the Best Lifter title. Gyaneshwari Yadav from Chhattisgarh (49 kg) was named the Best Lifter in the senior women category.