🇮🇳 India Shines in Bahrain with Seven Medals in a Single Day
India’s rising weightlifting star Priteesmita Bhoi created history at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain, by setting a new world youth record in the clean and jerk event of the girls’ 44kg category.
The 16-year-old lifted 92kg to clinch the gold medal, marking a proud moment for Indian weightlifting. She also secured a silver medal in the snatch section with a 66kg lift — making it a double podium finish for the young athlete.
🏆 Priteesmita Bhoi’s Record-Breaking Performance
| Event | Lift (kg) | Medal | Record/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snatch | 66 | 🥈 Silver | 2nd |
| Clean & Jerk | 92 | 🥇 Gold | World Youth Record |
| Total Lift | 158 | — | Best Overall in 44kg Category |
Highlights:
- Began clean & jerk at 87kg, followed by 90kg, before achieving a record-breaking 92kg.
- Became the world youth record holder in the girls’ 44kg clean & jerk.
- Finished ahead of China’s Wu Jihong (88kg) and Philippines’ Princess Jay Ann Diaz (78kg).
🇮🇳 India’s Medal Rush on Day 3
India’s weightlifters, athletes, and martial artists brought home seven medals on the same day, taking the nation’s overall tally to 24 medals (3 Gold, 10 Silver, 11 Bronze). ukraine dating ladies
🏋️♂️ Weightlifting Results
| Athlete | Category | Snatch | Clean & Jerk | Medals Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priteesmita Bhoi | Girls’ 44kg | 66kg (🥈) | 92kg (🥇, WR) | 2 |
| Arumugapandian Maharajan | Boys’ 60kg | 114kg (🥈) | 142kg (🥈) | 2 |
🏃♀️ Athletics: Silver in Medley Relay
India’s girls’ medley relay team featuring Edwina Jason, Tannu, Bhumika Nehate, and Shourya Ambure won the silver medal, clocking 2:09.65s in a thrilling final.
🥋 Martial Arts Glory
Muay Thai – Wai Kru Event
- Athlete: Alphonsa Zinia Wriang
- Event: Girls’ Wai Kru 16–17
- Result: 🥉 Bronze (8.47 points)
Taekwondo – Mixed Team Event
- Team Members: Hardik Ahlawat, Dhanashree Pawar, Gharluxmi Phurailatpam, Nihal Dewali
- Result: 🥉 Bronze
- Path to Podium:
- Beat Hong Kong China (2–0)
- Beat Saudi Arabia (2–1)
- Lost to Thailand (0–2) in semi-finals