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Deepak Lather

Weightlifting

Born on March 25, 2000, Deepak Lather is an Indian weightlifter who secured the bronze medal in the men's 69 kg weight category at the 2018 Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia. He is currently pursuing Business studies in India. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the youngest individual to set an Indian national record in weightlifting. Additionally, Lather serves as a Naib Subedar in the Bombay Sappers regiment of the Indian Army.

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About: His father Bijender Lather was a farmer by profession. Deepak used to work with his father's farmland since childhood. That grooms his strength and made him a natural weightlifter. At the age of 16, in National Championship, he broke the national record in Men's 62 kg category.[5] He joined Indian Army through Sports Quota and was initially trained for diving. But after being trained for few months, he was re-trained for weightlifting.[6]

Achievements:

EventMedalYearWeight Category
Commonwealth ChampionshipsSilver medal (2nd)201769 kg
Commonwealth GamesBronze medal (3rd)201869 kg
Commonwealth ChampionshipsGold medal (1st)201562 kg

Rank in India: 34

Social Media Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lather.deepak/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepakweightlifter/

Country: India

Ratings: 2.0

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