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Indian lifters bag four gold medals in SAG

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Indians bagged four gold medals on the first day of weightlifting competitions at the 13th South Asian Games here on Thursday.

Jhilli Dalabehera, who had fetched a silver in the Asian Weightlifting Championship earlier this year, lifted a total of 151 kg (66kg in snatch and 85kg in clean & jerk) to win the yellow metal in women's under 45 kg category.

The silver medal went to Divsekara Samarakoon Srimali of Sri Lanka for her effort of 139kg (58kg + 81kg), while the bronze was bagged by local favourite Sangita Rai, who lifted a total of 127kg (57kg +70kg).

In the women's under 49kg event, Sneha Soren bagged the top honours. The 18-year-old lifted 68kg in the snatch and followed it up by an 89kg effort in the clean and jerk category for a total of 157kg.

Gomas Hansani of Sri Lanka clinched the silver medal with a total lift of 155kg (68kg+89), while Bangladesh's Shabira Molla grabbed the bronze with a total effort of 130kg (55kg+75kg).

In the women's 55kg event, Commonwealth ...

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