Indian Arm Wrestlers Triumph with Seven Medals at Asian Championship 2024 in Tashkent
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The Indian arm wrestling contingent excelled at the Asian Championship 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, securing a total of seven medals.
An Overview of the News
Indian arm wrestlers won a total of seven medals including one gold and six bronze at the Asian Championship 2024.
Individual Performances:
Shrimant Jha's Triumph: Shrimant Jha emerged as the standout performer, clinching gold in the left-hand para category and bronze in the right-hand para category.
Laxman Singh Bhandari: Laxman Singh Bhandari contributed significantly, earning two bronze medals in the Masters category.
Sachin Goyal:Sachin Goyal made his mark by winning bronze in the competitive right-hand Senior category.
Ibi Lollen: Ibi Lollen from Arunachal Pradesh showcased her talent by securing bronze medals in both the Women’s Right and Left-hand categories.
Representation and Leadership:
The Indian contingent competed under the banner of the People’s Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI), highlighting the organization's role in fostering arm wrestling talent.
PAFI is the sole Indian organization affiliated with both the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF) and the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF), ensuring representation at the international level under the leadership of President Preeti Jhangiani.
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