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The Star
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Bonnie bags World Cup powerlifting gold in Beijing
KUALA LUMPUR: National powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin faced little opposition to win the gold medal as he dominated the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing China on Sunday. The Sarawakian clinched the gold with a best lift of 215kg at the China Administration of Sports for Persons with Disabilities. Jesus Cuevas Cisneros of Cuba won the silver with a lift of 175 kg while Ramubhai B Bhambava of India took the bronze with a 151kg effort. Bonnie's effort is a far cry from his world record of 232kg he set when defending his Paralympic Games gold medal in Paris 2024. - Bernama
NDTV
22-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India Bag Four Medals On Opening Day Of Para Powerlifting World Cup
India made a strong statement on the opening day of the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing by winning four medals, including a gold, silver, and two bronze. The tournament features top para powerlifters from over 40 countries and serves as a qualification event for the 2026 World Championships and the 2028 Paralympic Games. Gulfam Ahmed opened India's account with a bronze in the highly competitive men's elite 59kg category. He lifted 145kg in his opening attempt and followed it up with a best lift of 151kg in his second. His third attempt of 153kg was disallowed, but his earlier lifts were enough to secure India's first medal of the tournament. In the men's elite 72kg category, Ramubhai Bambhava added another bronze to India's tally with a successful lift of 151kg in his first attempt. Although his next two attempts -- 155kg and 156kg -- were not validated, the opening lift earned him a spot on the podium. Veteran lifter Joby Mathew delivered a standout performance in the masters category, securing gold in the total lift and silver for the best lift. After an unsuccessful opening lift of 140kg, he bounced back with confident lifts of 145kg and 150kg.
The Print
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Print
Indian team to compete in Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing
Out of the 16 players, seven are women. The team includes the likes of Zainab Khatun, Seema Rani, Jhandu Kumar, Joby Mathew, Manish Kumar and Kasthuri who impressed at the recently concluded national championships. New Delhi, Jun 15 (PTI) A 16-member team will represent India at the 2025 Para Powerlifting World Cup, to be held in Beijing from June 17 to 25. A grand send-off ceremony for the athletes was organized on Sunday. Former president of Paralympic Committee of India Deepa Malik, current PCI Secretary General Jayawant Hamnnavar and India Para Powerlifting Chairman JP Singh were among those present on the occasion. 'With every tournament, India is establishing itself as a force to reckon with in the global para powerlifting fraternity. Our players are in great shape, and we can expect commendable results in China,' Singh said. 'It is especially heartening to note that 7 out of the 16-member contingent are women — a very promising sign for the future of the sport in the country.' PTI PDS PDS AT AT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
