India’s Jeremy broke 27 records in total, wins Silver in Qatar
December 21, 2019 Weightlifting
- Youth Olympic gold medallist weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga went on a record-breaking spree, claiming three world marks in a remarkable performance, on the way to a silver in the men’s 67kg category at the 6th Qatar International Cup in Doha on Friday night.
- In a power-packed performance, the 17-year-old smashed his own Youth World and Asian record in snatch, clean and jerk and total lift with an effort of 306kg (140kg+166kg) to win the silver medal.
- He smashed 12 international records – three youth world, three youth Asian and six Commonwealth records – and 15 national records – five youth national, five junior national and five senior national.
