New Delhi, May 2: Harshada Sharad Garud on Monday became India’s first weightlifter to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece. Harshada claimed the yellow metal with a total effort of 153kg (70kg+83kg) in the women’s 45kg category, opening India’s account on the opening day of the competition. The 70kg effort in snatch earned Harshada a top-of-the-podium finish while she was second-best in the clean and jerk section, behind Turkey’s Bektas Cansu (85kg), who took home silver medal with an overall effort of 150kg (65kg+85 kg). (PTI)
About Us
The Shillong Times first appeared as a tabloid weekly on 10th August 1945 under the editorship of Late Sudhindra Bhusan Chaudhuri. In 1958 it was converted to a Daily. Owing to financial constraints, within six months it reverted back to a weekly.
Latest news
Lack of interest in TMC camp; party likely to skip ADC polls
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Dec 11: The Opposition Trinamool Congress...
Sanbor flags concern over beef ban impact on state’s cattle trade
In a letter to Assam CM, he said...
Popular news
Lack of interest in TMC camp; party likely to skip ADC polls
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Dec 11: The Opposition Trinamool Congress...
Sanbor flags concern over beef ban impact on state’s cattle trade
In a letter to Assam CM, he said...
© 2024 The Shillong Times. All Rights Reserved | Crafted with IndoAge