BIRMINGHAM, Aug 1; Achinta Sheuli extended India’s golden run at the Commonwealth Games 2022 clinching the top honours in the men’s 73kg weightlifting category on Sunday. The Indian lifter lifted a total of 313kg (143kg snatch + 170kg clean and jerk) to add yet another medal to India’s kitty after Jeremy Lalrinnunga won gold in men’s 67kg event only hours ago. Wishes started to pour in for
Achinta Sheuli following his exploits at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
CWG 2022: PM Modi shares special message for Achinta Sheuli
As the entire nation celebrated Sheuli’s unprecedented success at the CWG 2022, PM Modi praised the Indian weightlifter for his flawless efforts in Birmingham. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi, while congratulating Achinta Sheuli, said, “Delighted that the talented Achinta Sheuli has won a Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games. He is known for his calm nature and tenacity. He has worked very hard for this special achievement. My best wishes to him for his future endeavours.”
