Description: Achinta Sheuli, born on November 24, 2001, is an Indian weightlifter who competes in the 73 kg weight class. In the 2022 Commonwealth Games, he established a Games record by lifting 313 kg, securing the gold medal. His performance included a snatch of 143 kg, which matched his previous personal best and set a Games record, and a clean & jerk of 170 kg. Additionally, he earned the silver medal at the 2021 Junior World Weightlifting Championships and boasts two gold medals from the Commonwea ...View More
About: Sheuli was born into a lower-middle-class Bengali family in Deulpur, Panchla, located in the Howrah district. He attended Deulpur High School and began his journey in weightlifting in 2011. His father, Pratik Sheuli, worked as a manual laborer but unfortunately passed away in April 2013. His elder brother, Alok, initially pursued weightlifting but eventually decided to support Sheuli's career and the family. While training for weightlifting, Sheuli also assisted his mother and brother in their embroidery work, which required precision, highlighting his dedication to both endeavors.
Achievements:
Event Medal Year Weight Category Commonwealth Games Gold medal (1st) 2022 73 kg Commonwealth Championships Gold medal (1st) 2021 73 kg Commonwealth Championships Gold medal (1st) 2019 73 kg Junior World Weightlifting Championships Silver medal (2nd) 2021 73 kg
Rank in India: 35
Social Media Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achinta_sheuli/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FAchintaSheuli
Country: India
Ratings: 2.0
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