Weight lifting Prodigy

With enhanced facilities and training, young athletes from India are shining on the global stage. Assam's teenage weightlifter Bedabrat Bharali has made history by becoming the first Indian male lifter to win a gold medal at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Lima.

- MILIND DHAMDHERE

With more and more facilities, many young, talented players from our country are showing top-class performances at the world championships. Assam's teenage weightlifter Bedabrat Bharali is no exception. He recently became the first Indian male lifter to win a gold medal at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Lima.

Bedabrat has already secured a couple of medals at both international and national level competitions. Considering his talent and skills showcased during several world championships at the age of just 17, he is regarded as the poster boy of Indian weightlifting.

While speaking with Sports Champ Magazine, Bedabrat revealed his career progress and shared his future plans, including his aspirations for the Olympic Games.

Intense Competition

The competition at the world level is intensifying, making it increasingly difficult to secure a medal. Achieving such a feat requires 100% dedication, confidence, and devoted practice.

Talking about this, Bedabrat says, "India's previous best performance dates back to 2016 when Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Muthupandi Raja won silver and bronze in the 56kg weight category, respectively. I was very keen to achieve a medal in this competition. Of course, I had not expected a gold medal. When my name was shown at the top of the medal winners, I couldn't believe it at first, as there were two strong players, Ryan McDonald from the United States and Serhii Kotelevskyi from Ukraine, in my category. Both were very experienced and strong contenders for the gold medal.