April 25, 2024 22:48 (IST)
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CWG: Vikas Thakur clinches silver
Glasgow, July 29 (IBNS) Indian weightlifter Vikas Thakur clinched silver in the men's 85kg weightlifting event of the ongoing Commonwealth Games here on Tuesday.
Producing a strong performance, Thakur lifted 333kg (150+183) to win the medal.
The gold medal was won by Richard Patterson of New with a total lift of 335kg (151+184).
Canadian weightlifter Pascal Plamondon grabbed bronze with a lift of 333kg (151+182)
Thakur won the silver medal due to lesser bodyweight.
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