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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.

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Updated:Jul 31, 2022, 11:42 PM IST

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Jeremy is a Mirabai Chanu and Neeraj Chopra fan

This picture is there on Jeremy's Instagram and over there he has written that both Mirabai and Neeraj are his inspirations.

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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.

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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.

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His first big medal

Jeremy was first noticed when he clinched the gold medal at Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires

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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