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CGC Landran Athletes Shine at Chandigarh State Powerlifting Championship 2024
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, August 12, 2024: Student-athletes from CGC Landran bagged a major medal haul at the recently held Chandigarh State Powerlifting Championship 2024, securing a total of 9 gold medals across various weight categories for both men and women.
The competition featured participants from numerous colleges across the state, showcasing the exceptional performance of CGC Landran’s representatives. The 9 gold medals won by CGC’s student-athletes were awarded in the following categories: 52kg, 59kg (sub-junior), 66kg (junior), 84kg, 84+kg, 93kg (junior), 93kg (sub-junior), and 120+kg (junior & senior).
In addition to the gold medals, the institution’s athletes also earned silver medals in the 57kg, 63kg, 84+kg, and 93kg (junior & senior) categories.
A bronze medal was also secured in the 120kg (junior) category. The achievements of CGC Landran athletes underscore their strength and perseverance, contributing to a notable representation in the powerlifting community.
Expressing their happiness on this achievement, the students commented, “Winning this championship has been a great and humbling experience. We would like to thank the college for supporting us throughout this journey. The regular and rigorous training we all underwent also played a huge role in our success.We look forward to preparing for and winning more such competitions in the future.”
The Campus Director, CGC Landran, Dr. P.N. Hrisheekesha expressed his pride in the students’ achievements saying,” We are immensely proud of our athletes for their remarkable performance and their dedication and hard work. We wish them continued success.”