India now has four medals after Bindyarani Devi’s remarkable victory in the women’s 55 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2022. When she failed in her second 114-kg clean and jerk attempt, she appeared to be on track for a bronze. She did, however, attempt 116 kg with her final lift and managed to land in second place, finishing with just 1 kg less than Nigeria’s Adijat Olarinoye, who won the gold medal.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur express his heartfelt appreciation for the Silver medalist Bindyarani Devi
“Congratulations Bindyarani Devi! With this victory, you have become a prominent wellspring of motivation for young athletes of India. Your silver medal will add to the shine of India’s victories at CWG 2022,” tweeted Anurag Thakur.
Congratulations @BindyaraniS ! With this victory, you have become a prominent wellspring of motivation for young athletes of India.
Your silver medal will add to the shine of India's victories at #CWG2022. pic.twitter.com/X2rp8U27gx
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) July 31, 2022