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Indian Lifters Shine at World Championships
2 Nov
Summary
- Usha topped Group D with a 212kg total in women's 61kg.
- Nirupama Devi finished fourth in Group C with 211kg.
- The competition is part of Olympic qualification for 2028.
At the IWF World Championships in Ningbo, India's Usha delivered a strong performance, topping Group D in the women's 61kg competition. She achieved a total lift of 212kg, comprising 93kg in snatch and 119kg in clean and jerk. This result placed her ahead of several competitors in higher groups.
Compatriot Nirupama Devi, who recently moved down from the 63kg class, faced a tougher outing, finishing fourth in Group C. She managed a total of 211kg (91kg+120kg), just one kilogram behind Usha. After these initial group completions, Usha ranked third overall and Nirupama fifth.
Usha's lifts included a successful 90kg snatch and attempts at 93kg, which she eventually cleared. In clean and jerk, she successfully lifted 115kg and 119kg. Nirupama's competition saw her clear 91kg in snatch and 120kg in clean and jerk, though she faltered on heavier attempts. Final standings will be confirmed after the Group A competition concludes.
The World Championships are a key event within the Olympic qualification system for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, with athletes grouped by their declared entry totals.
