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Jodhpur & Bikaner Dominate Rajasthan Bench Press
24 Oct
Summary
- Over 230 athletes competed in the championship across various age and weight categories.
- Yogesh Kumar Sain achieved the day's biggest lift of 185 kg in the men's 74-kg category.
- Winners will represent Rajasthan at the national competition in New Delhi.
The 31st Rajasthan Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior, and Masters Equipped Bench Press Championship commenced on Saturday at the Railway Institute Hall in Jaipur. Over 230 athletes from 25 districts participated in the initial day of the competition, vying for titles across various weight categories.
Jodhpur and Bikaner athletes demonstrated exceptional performance, collectively securing five titles on the first day. Other districts like Alwar, Ajmer, and Sikar also achieved notable successes. In the men's 74-kg senior category, Yogesh Kumar Sain of Jodhpur recorded the day's highest lift of 185 kg, securing a first-place finish.
Competitions for the remaining weight categories are scheduled for Sunday, October 25. The championship will conclude with team awards and the prestigious 'Strong Man' and 'Strong Woman' titles. The top athletes will go on to represent Rajasthan in the national competition in New Delhi, slated for the last week of January 2027.
The tournament was inaugurated by Saurabh Dixit, divisional president of North Western Railway Mazdoor Sangh, who emphasized the role of such events in fostering fitness and discipline among the youth. The event is being organized by the Jaipur District Powerlifting Association under the Rajasthan State Powerlifting Association.
