Cairo, Oct. 10 -- India's rising para powerlifting star Vinay has brought glory to the nation by winning the Gold Medal in the 72kg Junior Category at the Para Powerlifting World Championships (PWC) 2025 held in Cairo, Egypt, on day 2 of the Championship, as per a release from PWC.

Vinay recorded an impressive series of 137kg, 142kg and 147kg in his three attempts. His final lift of 147kg was ruled invalid by the referees, but his second successful lift of 142kg was enough to secure the Gold Medal, narrowly defeating Mikolaj Kociubinski of Poland, who lifted 141kg. The Bronze Medal was claimed by Sebastian F. of Ecuador with 137Kg.

This marks Vinay's second major international triumph - earlier, he clinched Gold at the Para Powerlifting...