Odisha’s emerging weightlifters, Jhilli Dalabehera and Sneha Soren, have achieved bronze medals in their respective categories at the 37th National Games in Goa. Jhilli Dalabehera, a former Asian Champion, secured the bronze in the women’s 49kg category by lifting an impressive total of 167kg. In the women’s 55kg category, Sneha Soren also claimed a bronze medal with a total weightlifting of 186kg. The women’s rugby 7s event witnessed Odisha’s team, dominating Goa with a 52-0 victory in the first match of Pool A, followed by a 27-5 win against Bihar. In the men’s category, Odisha secured a 15-12 victory against Kerala and defeated Goa 14-5 in another match. These achievements showcase the remarkable performance of Odisha’s athletes at the National Games.
Odisha’s emerging weightlifters, Jhilli Dalabehera and Sneha Soren, have achieved bronze medals in their respective categories at the 37th National Games in Goa. Jhilli Dalabehera, a former Asian Champion, secured the bronze in the women’s 49kg category by lifting an impressive total of 167kg. In the women’s 55kg category, Sneha Soren also claimed a bronze medal with a total weightlifting of 186kg. The women’s rugby 7s event witnessed Odisha’s team, dominating Goa with a 52-0 victory in the first match of Pool A, followed by a 27-5 win against Bihar. In the men’s category, Odisha secured a 15-12 victory against Kerala and defeated Goa 14-5 in another match. These achievements showcase the remarkable performance of Odisha’s athletes at the National Games.
