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Odisha powerlifters were felicitated by Utkal Karate School here today for winning two gold, one silver and one bronze medal in the Federation Cup National Powerlifting Championship, which was held at Kapurthala in Punjab from March 27 to 31.
Pradip Patra was most successful Odisha competitor, winning gold 66kg senior category. He lifted 230kg in squat, 115kg in benchpress and 240kg in deadlift for a total of 585kg. Patra was adjudged Strongman of India in deadlift and Strongman of India second runner-up in Federation Cup.
Basant Maleka won bronze medal in junior 53kg category, G Shiva secured silver in senior 66kg category and Kartikeswar Jena pocketed gold in masters-two 83kg category.
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PHOTO: Medal-winning powerlifters (L to R) Basant Maleka, Pradeep Patra, Kartikeswar Jena and G Shiva in Bhubaneswar on April 3, 20115.
