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Vikas Thakur

Weightlifting

Description: Vikas Thakur, born on November 14, 1993, hails from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India, and is a notable weightlifter. He achieved silver in the men's 85 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Adding to his accolades, he secured a bronze in the 94 kg weight class at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in The Gold Coast. Most recently, he clinched the silver medal in the men's 96 kg event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England.

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About: Vikas Thakur, born on November 14, 1993, in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India, stands at 1.72 meters (5 feet 8 inches) and competes in weightlifting. He represents India in international competitions and specializes in weightlifting. Thakur is coached by B.S. Medhwan.

Achievements:

EventMedalYearWeight Category
Commonwealth GamesSilver medal (2nd)202296 kg
Commonwealth GamesBronze medal (3rd)201894 kg
Commonwealth GamesSilver medal (2nd)201485 kg
Commonwealth ChampionshipsBronze medal (3rd)202196 kg
Commonwealth ChampionshipsSilver medal (2nd)201996 kg
Commonwealth ChampionshipsBronze medal (3rd)201794 kg
Commonwealth ChampionshipsGold medal (1st)201585 kg
Commonwealth ChampionshipsSilver medal (2nd)201385 kg

Rank in India: 6

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Country: India

Ratings: 2.0

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