The Latest Breaking News from Gururaja Poojary

Lack of competition does make it a bit boring, says CWG 2022 champion Mirabai Chanu

NEW DELHI: It was a stroll to the top of the podium for Mirabai Chanu at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (CWG), but not without a feeling and a sentiment that elite-level athletes can have but rarely show when there's lack of competition -- that it gets 'boring'.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2022

CWG 2022: IOA lauds Mirabai Chanu's gold-winning feat, congratulates others

BIRMINGHAM: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) lauded record-breaking weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on winning the country's first gold medal at the ongoing Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2022

Sargar's story: From preparing paan to opening India's medal account

NAGPUR: From sacrificing his childhood to help his family at a small outlet named Sanket Paan Shop to opening India's medal account with a silver in Birmingham, Sangli's Sanket Sargar came a long way.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2022

CWG: Dedicating this medal to my wife, want to thank all supporters, says Gururaja Poojary after clinching bronze in weightlifting

BIRMINGHAM: After clinching a bronze medal in weightlifting, weightlifter Gururaja Poojary dedicated his medal to his wife.

The Times of India · Jul 30, 2022

CWG 2022: PM Modi, President Murmu, Anurag Thakur laud weightlifter Gururaja Poojary after bronze medal victory

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated weightlifter Gururaja Poojary after he clinched a bronze medal in the Men's 61 kg final during the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

The Times of India · Jul 30, 2022

CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

NEW DELHI: A new rule prevented India from rejigging the weight categories of its lifters for maximum advantage but country's 15-strong contingent, headlined by Mirabai Chanu, is still expected to return with a bagful of medals from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2022