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38th National Games: Chhattisgarh Bags Two Gold, Maharashtra Dominates Weightlifting
The Services Sports Control Board: The weightlifting action at the 38th National Games kicked off in spectacular fashion, with Chhattisgarh emerging as a force to be reckoned with on Day 1. The state claimed two gold medals, but it was Maharashtra that led the overall medal tally with six medals, including a silver and four bronze.
In the women’s 45kg category, Sufna Jasmin (Kerala) displayed impressive power, securing gold with a combined total of 159 kg. She lifted 72 kg in Snatch and 87 kg in Clean & Jerk, despite failing on two attempts at 93 kg. Dipali Gursale of Maharashtra claimed silver with 151 kg (69 kg Snatch, 82 kg Clean & Jerk), while Rani Nayak (Madhya Pradesh) earned bronze with a total of 146 kg.
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