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Jhandu Kumar secured bronze in the Men's 80kg category with impressive lifts of 187kg and 192kg. India concluded the Para Powerlifting World Cup with a total of five medals, showcasing one of its best performances yet. Chief Coach JP Singh praised the team's efforts, highlighting their dedication and potential for future success. The event also saw several Indian athletes climb international rankings, reinforcing India's growing presence in para powerlifting.

Key Points: Jhandu Kumar Wins Bronze as India Takes 5 Para Powerlifting Medals

  • Jhandu Kumar lifts 192kg for bronze in Men's 80kg
  • India finishes with 5 medals at World Cup
  • Team praised for dedication and progress
  • Multiple athletes achieve strong international rankings
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Jhandu Kumar wins bronze; India concludes Para Powerlifting World Cup campaign with 5 medals

India ends Para Powerlifting World Cup with 5 medals as Jhandu Kumar secures bronze in Men's 80kg, marking a historic campaign.

"Jhandu Kumar’s bronze today was the perfect conclusion to a strong campaign. – JP Singh, Chief Coach"

Beijing, June 24

On a fresh and promising morning in Beijing, India's Jhandu Kumar delivered an exceptional performance to secure the Bronze medal in the Men's 80kg weight category at the World Para Powerlifting World Cup.

Jhandu impressed the judges and spectators alike with two powerful lifts of 187kg and 192kg in consecutive attempts. His performance added the final flourish to India's overall campaign at the event.

With this, India concludes its campaign with a total of five medals, marking one of its strongest performances in recent editions of the World Cup. Beyond the medal tally, several Indian athletes also delivered commendable efforts, achieving notable international rankings and further strengthening India's presence in the global para powerlifting circuit.

In a press note, JP Singh, Chief Coach of the Indian Para Powerlifting Team, expressed pride in the team's performance: "I am extremely proud of the way our athletes performed at this World Cup. Jhandu Kumar's bronze today was the perfect conclusion to a strong campaign. Winning five medals at such a competitive international event reflects the dedication of our lifters and the entire support team. We're steadily moving forward, and I'm confident that even bigger results are ahead for India in para powerlifting."

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What an incredible achievement by Jhandu Kumar and the entire team! 🇮🇳 Five medals is no small feat in such a competitive event. These para-athletes are the real heroes - overcoming challenges every day and making India proud on the world stage. More power to them! 💪
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Priya M.
So proud of our para powerlifters! Jhandu Kumar's bronze is special, but let's not forget the other four medals too. These athletes deserve much more recognition and support from both government and corporates. Hope to see more sponsors coming forward for para sports.
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Arjun S.
ज़ोरदार प्रदर्शन! Lifting 192kg with disability requires superhuman strength and determination. These athletes are showing the world what true grit means. But I wish our media gave them as much coverage as cricket players get...
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Neha T.
Heartwarming news to start my day! 😊 While we celebrate, let's also think how we can make our cities more accessible for differently-abled athletes. Better infrastructure would help more talents like Jhandu Kumar to emerge.
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Vikram P.
Great performance, but we need to ask why China consistently dominates these events. Our para-athletes are talented but need better training facilities and scientific support. Government should increase budget for Paralympic sports.
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Sunita R.
Jhandu Kumar's story is so inspiring! From a small town to world stage - this is what makes sports special. Hope schools across India use these achievements to motivate children, showing them that no obstacle is too big to overcome.

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