Dharmanagar (Tripura), June 24: A wave of jubilation has swept across Tripura as Ujjwal Kar, a promising young powerlifter from Dharmanagar, clinched a bronze medal at the prestigious National Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championship.
This historic achievement, secured in Davanagere, Karnataka, marks a significant milestone for the state, firmly placing Tripura on the national powerlifting map.
In his national debut for Tripura, Ujjwal, competing in the highly competitive 74 kg weight category, showcased an extraordinary blend of strength and rock-solid determination.
Against a field of 22 skilled athletes from across the country, his grit earned him a well-deserved third-place finish.
His performance not only highlighted his individual prowess but also underscored the burgeoning talent simmering within Tripura’s sporting landscape.
Ujjwal’s journey to the podium is a demonstration of his sheer dedication.
The news of Ujjwal’s success has ignited widespread celebrations, echoing through Dharmanagar and beyond.
Local sports enthusiasts, community leaders, and fellow athletes have lauded his achievement as a hint of Tripura’s untapped sporting potential.
“Ujjwal’s bronze medal is a moment of immense pride for all of us,” remarked a local resident of Dharmanagar.
“It vividly demonstrates that with unwavering hard work and determination, athletes from Tripura can truly stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the nation’s best”, sports enthusiasts in Agartala commented.
According to the sports lovers, Ujjwal Kar’s remarkable accomplishment is poised to create a ripple effect, inspiring a new generation of athletes across Tripura to embrace strength sports like powerlifting.
The annual National Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championship serves as a crucial platform, uniting young athletes from every corner of India to test not only their physical might but also their technique, discipline, and mental resilience.
Ujjwal’s success in shining brightly in such a fiercely competitive environment speaks volumes about his immense potential for future growth in the sport, Agartala based sports lovers opined.
