World Youth Weightlifting Championship Gurunaidu Sanapathi Wins Gold Medal

Mr. Gurunaidu Sanapathi has clinched a gold medal for India at the 2022 IWF Youth World Championships in Mexico on Monday, the 13th of June.

Weighing 55 kg, Sanapathi won the gold medal by lifting a total of 230 kg, with a snatch of 104 kg and Clean and Jerk of 126 kg. Alongside Sanapathi, Ms. Soumya S Dalvi added another medal to India’s tally in the tournament by winning the bronze medal. She participated in the 45 kg event and bagged the bronze medal with a total lift of 148 kg and the silver medal with a C and J of 83 kg.

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) took to its official Twitter handle on Monday morning to inform about the achievements of both weightlifters. “Double Delight, 2 more medals for India at 2022 IWF Youth #Weightlifting C'ships. Gurunaidu Sanapathi (M-55kg) wins gold with a total lift of 230kg; Snatch- 104kg; C&J-126kg. Soumya S Dalvi (W-45kg) bags bronze with a total lift of 148kg & silver in C&J- 83kg. Congrats."