Para-powerlifter Sachin Chaudhary exorcised the ghosts of Glasgow as he won India’s first medal in Para-sports at this edition of Commonwealth Games, claiming a bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight final, on Tuesday. (CWG 2018 UPDATES)In a 10-man final, Chaudhary finished with a combined effort of 181 kg at the Carrara Sports Arena 1 to bag the bronze. Nigeria’s Abdulazeez Ibrahim won the gold while Malaysia’s Yee Khie Jong bagged the silver medal with cumulative efforts of 191.9 kg and 188.7 kg respectively. “In India, the Commonwealth Games is regarded as one of the most prestigious sporting events. I managed to contain the stress that I was feeling and converted it into positive energy during my final lift.”

Source: Hindustan Times April 10, 2018 12:13 UTC