India began their campaign in the IWF Youth and Junior World Weightlifting Championships with a great performance, winning two bronze medals. Jyoshna Sabar won bronze in the young girls’ 40kg division with a total lift of 129kg, including 56kg in the snatch and 72kg in the clean and jerk. In addition to her overall bronze medal, she won silver in the clean and jerk category, demonstrating her strength in all disciplines.
When it came to the youth boys’ 49-kilogram division, Harsabardhan Sahu lifted 197 kilogrammes. He also lifted 87 kgs in the snatch and 110 kilogrammes in the clean and jerk. As a result of his remarkable performance, he was awarded the bronze medal and third place. Additionally, Sahu was awarded a bronze medal for his performance in the clean and jerk competition.
Unlike the Olympic Games, which offer medals for combined lifts, the World Championships recognise efforts in snatch, clean and jerk, and total lift separately. This distinction adds another level of competition, emphasising the technical skills required in each lift. India’s victory in these prestigious championships is a big step forward in the country’s growing worldwide weightlifting profile.
