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Jeremy Lalrinnunga's INSPIRING story from 'tough financial days' to CWG gold medal - In Pics
Jeremy Lalrinnunga wrote history in Commonwealth Games 2022 when he clinched the gold medal in the men's 67 kg class on Sunday (July 31). He comes from a humble background and is among the rising stars in Indian sports. Take a look at some of the unknown facts about his life.
Jeremy is a Mirabai Chanu and Neeraj Chopra fan
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This picture is there on Jeremy's Instagram and over there he has written that both Mirabai and Neeraj are his inspirations.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga's father is a boxer
Lalneihtluanga, Jeremy's father, was a state-level boxer and is one his inspirations. Earlier, he wanted to be a boxer, just like his father but when he came to know about lifting weights, he didn't waste a second to take it up as sport.
Difficult life
There was a financial trouble at Jeremy's home with him taking to take up a job as labourer at PWD. Weightlifting has taken him to greater heights today. He can now, of course, maintain a better lifestyle.
His first big medal
Jeremy was first noticed when he clinched the gold medal at Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires
Jeremy's National record
Jeremy missed out on his chance to represent India at the Tokyo Olympics he still holds the national records which include 141kg (snatch), 167kg (clean and jerk), and a total of 306kg in the 67kg ca
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