Dehradun, Feb. 4 -- The final day of weightlifting at the 38th National Games witnessed multiple record-breaking performances, with Mehak Sharma of Punjab stealing the show by setting three new records and clinching the gold medal in the women's category.
Competing in the women's 87+ kg category, Mehak lifted a record-breaking 141 kg in her final clean and jerk attempt, surpassing her previous best of 140 kg. She also set a new snatch record by lifting 106 kg, surpassing her previous mark of 105 kg. With a total lift of 247 kg-three kilograms more than her previous best of 244 kg-Mehak now holds the snatch, clean & jerk, and overall weight records in her category.
An elated Mehak Sharma expressed her gratitude after the win, saying, "I am...