Deepak Patel, a porter at Korba Railway Station in Chhattisgarh, has made his state proud by winning a gold medal at the North India Federation Cup Powerlifting Championship 2024 held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Patel, who is 32 years old and from the Kumhar Mohalla Sitamani area of Korba, defeated competitors from...
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various states including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Punjab. In the under 56 kg weight category, Patel lifted 135 kg in squat, 85 kg in bench press, and 175 kg in deadlift, totaling 395 kg. This victory earned him gold medals in all categories, making him the champion of the competition. Patel has previously won two gold medals in other competitions.