India won their fourth gold medal when RV Rahul finished at the top position in men’s 85kg Weightlifting event by lifting 338kg.
Venkat Rahul Ragala became India’s fourth gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games 2018 as he lifted a total of 338kg in the final to take the top position in 85kg category in Gold Coast on Saturday. The 21-year old lifted 151kg+187kg to increase India’s medal tally to six.
The competition became intense as Samoa’s Don Opeloge ended with a total of 331kg. Rahul, who also won gold at the Commonwealth Championships last year, opted for 191kg in his final clean and jerk lift but failed. He, however, got the gold as Opeloge failed his second attempt at 188kg lift.
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The gold medal meant that India now have four gold, all of which have come in the sport of weightlifting. India have six medals in total with four gold, one silver and one bronze so far in Gold Coast. Sathish won the gold medal in the morning.
Twitter reacted to the news of India receiving another medal:
And number 4. Our weightlifters have taken it upon themselves to carry all the weight on their shoulders . Heartiest congratulations #VenkatRahulRagala for winning another gold for India in #CWG2018 in 85kg category of weightlifting. pic.twitter.com/chCOR4y9Fz
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 7, 2018
Another Gold for India in weightlifting at #GC2018 What an achievement by Venkat Rahul Ragala…Congratulations!! #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 7, 2018
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