Experienced weightlifter Jhili Dalabehera, hailing from Odisha, has been included in the 20-member Indian squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship. The championship, hosted by India, is set to take place at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida from July 12 to 16. Dalabehera, aged 24, boasts an impressive track record in the Commonwealth championship, having previously secured a gold medal in 2019 in Samoa and a silver medal in 2021 in Tashkent. With the event being held in her home country this year, she aims to achieve a remarkable hat-trick of Commonwealth medals, capitalizing on the advantage of competing on home soil. In addition to her Commonwealth successes, Dalabehera has also claimed gold medals in the Asian Championships held in Tashkent in 2020 and the South Asian Games held in Kathmandu in 2019. Dalabehera’s inclusion in the Indian squad highlights her exceptional skills and consistent performances in international weightlifting competitions. With the support of the home crowd, she is determined to showcase her talent and secure another prestigious medal in her illustrious career.
Experienced weightlifter Jhili Dalabehera, hailing from Odisha, has been included in the 20-member Indian squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship. The championship, hosted by India, is set to take place at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida from July 12 to 16. Dalabehera, aged 24, boasts an impressive track record in the Commonwealth championship, having previously secured a gold medal in 2019 in Samoa and a silver medal in 2021 in Tashkent. With the event being held in her home country this year, she aims to achieve a remarkable hat-trick of Commonwealth medals, capitalizing on the advantage of competing on home soil. In addition to her Commonwealth successes, Dalabehera has also claimed gold medals in the Asian Championships held in Tashkent in 2020 and the South Asian Games held in Kathmandu in 2019. Dalabehera’s inclusion in the Indian squad highlights her exceptional skills and consistent performances in international weightlifting competitions. With the support of the home crowd, she is determined to showcase her talent and secure another prestigious medal in her illustrious career.