Khelo India Youth Games 2023: Gold Medalist Vinatai Aher Eyes Weightlifting Medal for Country
17-year-old Vinatai Aher lifted a total of 129 kg which included 57 kg in snatch and 72 kg in clean and jerk to win the gold medal in the 40kg category of girls' weightlifting. Vianatai now aims to win a medal for her country.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh)[India], February 7 (ANI): A farmer's daughter from Nashik, Vinatai Aher, who won the 40kg title in the girls' weightlifting event, wants to win a medal for the country. 17-year-old Vinatai lifted a total of 129 kg that included 57 kg in snatch and 72 kg in clean and jerk to set a Youth Games Record. Vinatai, who practices under the supervision of Praveen Vyavhare at the Manmad gym, practices with national youth record holder Akanksha Vyavhare, who is 14 years old and participating in the Khelo India Youth Games in Madhya Pradesh for the first time. On Which Channel Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Will be Telecast Live? How To Watch Khelo India Live Streaming Online? Check Viewing Options of KIYG 5th Edition.
Vinatai, who studies at MG College, Manmad, said that she wants to win a medal for the country.
"It was a great experience to be here. The competition is also very good. It opens the way for players like us to go ahead. From here onwards I have to go for International. I will put in all I have to get selected in the national team. My aim is to win a medal for the country, " she said.
Vinatai played his first national event in Nagercoil last year. Vinatai said, - "I finished second in Nagercoil. The first place was won by Joshna Sabar of Odisha, whom I defeated here. Now I will prove myself by participating in more and more national events." Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Medal Tally Updated: Maharashtra Retain Their Position on Top As Madhya Pradesh Climb Up to the Second Place.
When asked if she got into weightlifting from any inspiration, Vinatai said, "My inspiration is my brother who is a weightlifter himself. He plays international. His name is Mukund Aahe and he holds the national record in 55kg. My younger sister is also into weightlifting and we all practice under the supervision of Praveen sir."
Regarding Khelo India, Vinatai said that it is a very good platform. "This is a good platform. The best young weightlifters of the country come here. It was a good challenge in my category. I had a good fight with Odisha's Joshna and now I have a good idea of how to play next. The arrangements here are good. (ANI)
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