Jeremy Lalrinnunga (born 26 October 2002) is an Indian weightlifter.[1] He made history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, in the boys' 62 kg event at the 2018 edition.[2][3] He also won gold in the men's 67 kg event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where he lifted a combined total of 300 kg, setting a new Games record.[4]
Early life
Lalrinnunga was born on October 26, 2002, in Aizawl, Mizoram. In the early 1990s, his father Lalneihtluanga Ralte was well-known on the Mizoram boxing circuit. Jeremy comes from a lowly background because his family circumstances prevented him for a very long time from pursuing his aspirations. His father began working as a labourer on contract with the neighbourhood Public Works Department in an effort to provide for his family.[5]
Results
| Year | Venue | Weight | Snatch (kg) | Clean & Jerk (kg) | Total | Rank | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | Rank | 1 | 2 | 3 | Rank | |||||
| Youth Olympic Games | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | Template:Flag icon Buenos Aires, Argentina | 62 kg | 120 | 124 | 1 | 142 | 150 | 1 | 274 | Template:Gold1 | ||
| Commonwealth Games | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | Template:Flag icon Birmingham, England | 67 kg | 136 | 140 GR | 1 | 154 | 160 | 1 | 300 GR | Template:Gold1 | ||
References
- ↑ Who is Jeremy Lalrinnunga? All you need to know about the Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medal-winning weightlifter. Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ↑ Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga bags India’s first gold medal in Youth Olympics history, Staff, Scroll. Scroll.in(2018-10-09). Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ Weightlifting Results Book. 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ↑ CWG 2022: Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga Wins Gold In Men's 67kg Final | Commonwealth Games News. NDTVSports.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ↑ Who is Jeremy Lalrinnunga? All about 19-year-old Who is Jeremy Lalrinnunga at CWG 2022. Jagran TV.