Kolkata: Achinta Shuli Just might be your next neighbor. Soft-spoken and with an accent that betrays his rural upbringing, the 20-year-old champion weightlifter was all set to greet well-wishers and take selfies during his visit to the TOI Kolkata office on Thursday. series of congratulations commonwealth Sona is tiring but he is not complaining though what he will do is come back to his training hall, lift weights and bring more glory to the country.
“I haven’t really trained since coming back from Birmingham. I am meeting a lot of people and attending events.”
his day in the native village deulpur Starts at 7 am and ends at 11 am. This is not much different from his schedule at the training base in Patiala, where he has to wake up at 6 am and hit the bed by 11 am. But now, the intervening hours are spent moving from one felicitation program to another. Thankfully this will change from Saturday when he returns to Patiala.
“No, I am not getting bored with these greetings. I have been very busy, but that is okay,” he looks forward to adding again with that gentle smile. “It was great to be back home after almost three years and that Even with the reward that kept me away.”
The CWG medal is safely kept at home, an invaluable addition to his collection.
From now on the target will be 2024 Paris Olympics. The road is hard, he is aware, but he is eager to work hard. “I have competed with the best lifters in my category (73kg) and I believe I can do well,” he said. His current best of 320kg may not be enough, but Achinta is confident that he can lift more with some training. Anything over 340kg would put him in the race for a medal. “I believe I can bridge the gap,” he said, exuding a calm confidence.
Mirabai Chanu The fan’s eyes are fixed firmly on the Paris podium and judging by his patience, it could be nothing beyond his reach.
“I haven’t really trained since coming back from Birmingham. I am meeting a lot of people and attending events.”
his day in the native village deulpur Starts at 7 am and ends at 11 am. This is not much different from his schedule at the training base in Patiala, where he has to wake up at 6 am and hit the bed by 11 am. But now, the intervening hours are spent moving from one felicitation program to another. Thankfully this will change from Saturday when he returns to Patiala.
“No, I am not getting bored with these greetings. I have been very busy, but that is okay,” he looks forward to adding again with that gentle smile. “It was great to be back home after almost three years and that Even with the reward that kept me away.”
The CWG medal is safely kept at home, an invaluable addition to his collection.
From now on the target will be 2024 Paris Olympics. The road is hard, he is aware, but he is eager to work hard. “I have competed with the best lifters in my category (73kg) and I believe I can do well,” he said. His current best of 320kg may not be enough, but Achinta is confident that he can lift more with some training. Anything over 340kg would put him in the race for a medal. “I believe I can bridge the gap,” he said, exuding a calm confidence.
Mirabai Chanu The fan’s eyes are fixed firmly on the Paris podium and judging by his patience, it could be nothing beyond his reach.