Dhanush Loganathan Clinches Bronze at IWF Junior World Championships 2024

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Dhanush Loganathan secured a bronze medal in the men’s 55kg event at the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024 held in Leon, Spain.

An Overview of the News

• The 17-year-old Dhanush lifted a total of 231kg, comprising 107kg in snatch and 124kg in clean and jerk.

• Dhanush also earned a bronze medal in the snatch category and placed 13th in clean and jerk.

Medalists Details

• Gold Medalist: Vietnam's K Duong won gold with a total lift of 253kg (115kg snatch + 140kg clean and jerk).

• Silver Medalist: Japan’s Kotaro Tomari took silver with a total of 247kg (108kg snatch + 139kg clean and jerk).

Indian Contingent Performance

• The Indian team at the Junior World Championships features three male and six female weightlifters.

• Payal: Competed in the women's 45kg category but did not win a medal.

• Panchami Sonowal: Competed in the women's 49kg category but also did not secure a medal.