Manipur’s N Tomchou Meitei sets record at Commonwealth Youth Weightlifting Championship in Samoa
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Former Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Friday, May 1 congratulated young weightlifter N Tomchou Meitei for setting a new record in the 60 kg category at the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship held in Apia, Samoa.
In a message, Singh lauded Meitei’s “outstanding performance,” highlighting his lifts of 117 kg in snatch and 150 kg in clean and jerk, with a total of 267 kg.
“Your achievement has brought immense pride to Manipur and the nation,” Singh said, wishing the athlete continued success in his future endeavours.
Meitei’s performance marks a significant milestone for Indian weightlifting at the international level, with his record-setting effort drawing praise from across the sporting community.
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May 01, 2026
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