The National Games 2025 are underway in Uttarakhand, and the competition is heating up! From record-breaking weightlifting performances to fierce battles across disciplines, athletes are giving it their all. Who will emerge victorious?
BY PC Bureau
The opening day of the 38th National Games 2025 in Uttarakhand was electrifying, particularly in weightlifting, where records fell and states battled fiercely. Manipur shone brightly, thanks to its athletes, especially weightlifting star S Bindyarani Devi.
Manipur’s Golden Moment
S Bindyarani Devi clinched gold in the women’s 55kg weightlifting event, setting a new national record in snatch. After an initial setback at 83kg, Bindyarani lifted 88kg in her final attempt, surpassing Mirabai Chanu’s previous record of 86kg. She continued her dominance in clean and jerk, lifting 107kg in her first attempt and then 113kg, for a total of 201kg—just 1kg shy of her own national record.
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“I was well-prepared, and I am happy with my performance. It is always nice to have a record in your name,” Bindyarani said after her victory.
Adding to Manipur’s celebration, L Nilam Devi won bronze, giving the state two podium finishes in the event. Despite struggling in snatch, Nilam lifted 101kg in her second clean and jerk attempt.
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