Chandigarh, 20 August 2026:The Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration is organising a two-day Weightlifting Tournament for Boys and Girls in the Youth and Junior categories from 20 to 21 August 2026 at the Weightlifting Hall, Sports Complex, Sector-42, Chandigarh. Around 180 young weightlifters from Chandigarh are participating in various age groups, weight categories and lifting events.

The tournament aims to provide young athletes with a competitive platform to showcase their strength, technique and sporting talent, while promoting weightlifting at the grassroots level.

The tournament was declared open by Dr. Atul Dhakne, DANICS, Additional Director Sports, who interacted with the participating athletes and encouraged them to pursue sporting excellence with discipline, dedication and a positive attitude.

In the 45 kg Youth Girls category, Arshia Goswami secured the first position with a total lift of 101 kg, comprising 46 kg in Snatch and 55 kg in Clean & Jerk. The 11-year-old Arshia is a trainee at Sports Complex, Sector-42, and is being trained under Coach Sh. Karanbir Singh Buttar.

Armeet Kaur, aged 8 years, secured the second position with a total lift of 53 kg, comprising 24 kg in Snatch and 29 kg in Clean & Jerk.
Lovepreet Kaur secured the third position with a total lift of 51 kg, comprising 21 kg in Snatch and 30 kg in Clean & Jerk.

The winners in various events will be awarded cash prizes of ₹5,000, ₹3,000 and ₹2,000 for securing first, second and third positions, respectively.

Dr. Mahinder Singh, Joint Director Sports, and Dr. Bhagwant Singh, IYA, were also present on the occasion.

The Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration continues to provide quality sporting opportunities and competitive platforms for young athletes, with a focus on nurturing talent and encouraging the pursuit of excellence in sports.