Dhanush Loganathan, a 17-year-old Indian weightlifter, secured the bronze medal in the men’s 55kg event at the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024 held in Leon, Spain. He lifted a total of 231kg, consisting of 107kg in the snatch and 124kg in the clean and jerk. Dhanush also earned a bronze medal in the snatch category.
The competition witnessed Vietnam’s K Duong winning the gold with a total lift of 253kg (115kg snatch + 140kg clean and jerk), while Japan’s Kotaro Tomari claimed silver by lifting 247kg (108kg snatch + 139kg clean and jerk).
Performance of Indian Contingent
India’s contingent at the Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024 included three men and six women under the age of 21. Dhanush was the only Indian to win a medal in this event. Other Indian athletes, such as Payal (women’s 45kg) and Panchami Sonowal (women’s 49kg), participated but did not secure any medals. India sent a nine-member team to compete in various categories.
India’s Improvement in International Weightlifting
Dhanush Loganathan’s bronze medal at the IWF Junior World Championships 2024 marks a significant improvement for Indian weightlifting. Last year, at the 2023 edition in Guadalajara, Mexico, India did not win any medals. This success reflects the hard work and dedication of Indian weightlifters and their growing presence on the global stage.
International and National Impact
Dhanush’s success on the international stage brings attention to India’s growing potential in weightlifting. His achievement will inspire young weightlifters in India and bring more focus to the sport. India’s consistent participation in global weightlifting events highlights its dedication to developing talent in this sport.
Aims Behind Participation in International Competitions
The aim of sending athletes like Dhanush to the IWF Junior World Championships is to develop young talent and expose them to global standards in weightlifting. International competitions provide a platform to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience, helping them prepare for future events such as the Olympics and Asian Games.
IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships- of Key Points
- Dhanush Loganathan won the bronze medal in the men’s 55kg event at the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024.
- He lifted a total of 231kg, securing bronze in the snatch category as well.
- India sent a nine-member contingent to the event, including three men and six women.
- Vietnam’s K Duong won gold, and Japan’s Kotaro Tomari secured silver.
- Dhanush’s achievement is a major improvement after India failed to win medals in last year’s competition.
Top 3 in Men’s 55kg at IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024
| Rank | Name | Country | Total Lift (kg) | Snatch (kg) | Clean and Jerk (kg) |
| 1 | K Duong | Vietnam | 253 | 115 | 140 |
| 2 | Kotaro Tomari | Japan | 247 | 108 | 139 |
| 3 | Dhanush Loganathan | India | 231 | 107 | 124 |
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Dhanush Loganathan won the bronze medal for India in the men’s 55kg event.
Dhanush Loganathan lifted a total of 231kg (107kg snatch + 124kg clean and jerk).
K Duong from Vietnam won the gold, and Kotaro Tomari from Japan won the silver.
In the 2023 edition, India did not win any medals.
India sent a nine-member contingent to the event, including three men and six women.