BERHAMPUR 22-Nov-2014 103
Odisha State Weightlifting Championship got off to a flying start with opening day producing three new records in space of five minutes here at Gram Vikas Campus, Mohuda today. In 48 kg youth category, Jhilli Dalabehera of Khordha broke her own record of 2013 with a total lift of 139 kgs. In the 48 kg junior category, Tukuni Badamundi of Khel Vikas Weightlifting Academy erased two previous record, set in 2004, with a total effort of 133 kg.
Around 130 lifters from 10 districts joined the two-day championship, which is being organised by Odisha Weightlifting Association (OWA), in partnership with Pro Sport Development and Gram Vikas. Former Berhampur Mayor Shibshankar Dash inaugurated the event in the presence of OWA secretary Narayan Sahu.
