By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Railways Ministry have congratulated Weightlifter Jhilli Dalabehera for winning Gold in Asian Weightlifting Championship held at Taskent in Uzbekistan.
“Congratulations to #Odisha’s Jhilli Dalabehera on bagging gold medal in the 45kg women category at the Senior Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Wish her all the best for future. #OdishaForSports,” Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik tweeted@Naveen_Odisha.
“Indian Railways Weightlifter Ms. Jhilli Dahabehera has won Gold Medal in 45 Kg weight category by lifting 157 Kg (69 Kg Snatch + 88 Kg Clean & Jerk) Asian Weightlifting Championship ,Taskent, Uzbekistan.Indian Railways congratulates Ms.Jhilli Dahabehera for her accomplishment,” Ministry of Railways tweeted @RailMinIndia
Jhili lifted 69kg in snatch and 88kg in clean and jerk for a total of 157kg. Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department congratulated Jhili on her outstanding feat. “It is a Great achievement Jhili,” the Department tweeted.
