Indian Railways weightlifter S. Bindyarani Devi clinches silver at 2023 AWF Asian Senior Championships in South Korea

Indian Railways weightlifter Ms S. Bindyarani Devi has won a silver medal at the 2023 AWF Asian Senior (Men & Women) Championships held at Jinju, South Korea. The event was held from May 1 to May 7, 2023, and saw the participation of several countries from Asia.

Ms Devi competed in the women’s 49kg category and lifted a total of 176kg to secure the silver medal for India. This is a significant achievement for the athlete and Indian weightlifting as a whole.

Ms Devi’s performance was particularly impressive in the clean and jerk category where she lifted 98kg, which was the second-best lift in her category. Her efforts were applauded by the Indian contingent present at the event.

The weightlifter hailing from Manipur is an employee of the Indian Railways and has been associated with the sport of weightlifting for many years. She has previously won medals at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, making her a seasoned campaigner in international events.

The Indian Railways Sports Promotion Board (IRSPB) congratulated Ms Devi on her achievement and praised her dedication and hard work. The board has been instrumental in providing opportunities for railway employees to pursue sports and has produced several notable athletes over the years.

Ms Devi’s success at the 2023 AWF Asian Senior Championships is a testament to the hard work and dedication put in by the athlete and her coaches. Her performance is likely to inspire other aspiring weightlifters in the country to take up the sport and pursue excellence in it.

Overall, the Indian contingent at the 2023 AWF Asian Senior Championships has put up an impressive performance, with several athletes winning medals in various categories. The country’s sports fraternity is proud of Ms Devi and all the other athletes who have represented India at the event.