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India Set New Records At the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025

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India’s weightlifters set the stage ablaze at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025, hosted at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad from 24 to 30 August. The event turned into a true pan-Commonwealth spectacle, drawing around 290 athletes from nearly 30 countries. Competing on home soil, Team India not only clinched the top spot on the leaderboard but also produced record-breaking performances that made the entire country proud. The Junior Age has all the details here!

Know all about India’s Stellar Performance at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025:

When & Where Was Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 Held

The championship marked the 30th edition overall and the 25th senior edition of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships. Ahmedabad turned into a hub of power, grit, and glory, with lifters from across the Commonwealth nations battling it out.

Medal Wins in Senior Category

India’s senior squad brought home 13 medals: 4 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze.

  • Mirabai Chanu (W 48 kg) dazzled the crowd with gold and a 193 kg total, smashing three Commonwealth records.
  • Ajith Narayana (M 71 kg) lifted his way to gold.
  • Ajaya Babu Valluri (M 79 kg) won gold with a 335 kg total.
    Other medals came from Soumya Dalvi, Sneha Soren, Bindyarani Devi, Nirupama Devi, Mehak Sharma, Dilbag Singh, Harjinder Kaur, Lovepreet Singh, and Vanshita Verma.

Also read, Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold at Commonwealth Championships

Medal Wins in Junior & Youth Categories

The juniors and youth lifters carried the momentum forward, sweeping trophies across boys and girls. India claimed 27 medals, including several record-breaking feats.

  • Sairaj Pardeshi (M 88 kg) struck gold with 348 kg, setting a junior Commonwealth record.
  • Koyel Bar (W 53 kg) lifted 192 kg, a Youth World Record, earning the Best Lifter trophy.

Other gold winners included:

  • Arumugapandian Maharajan (M 60 kg)
  • Yash Khandagale (M 65 kg)
  • Hemanta Doimari (M 71 kg)
  • Bedabrat Bharali (M 79 kg)
  • Parv Chaudhary (M 94 kg)
  • Tushar Chaudhary (M 110 kg)
  • Mina Santa (W 58 kg)
  • Bidusmita Bhoi (W 63 kg)

By the end of the championship, the Indian contingent had amassed a total of 40 medals, including 27 gold, 10 silver and 3 bronze, ensuring a clean sweep of the overall top position.

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025

Full List of Indian Participants

Senior Medalists:

  • Mirabai Chanu (W 48 kg) – Gold
  • Ajith Narayana (M 71 kg) – Gold
  • Ajaya Babu Valluri (M 79 kg) – Gold
  • Soumya Sunil Dalvi (W 48 kg) – Silver
  • Sneha Soren (W 53 kg) – Silver
  • Bindyarani Devi (W 58 kg) – Silver
  • Nirupama Devi (W 63 kg) – Silver
  • Mehak Sharma (W 86+ kg) – Silver
  • Dilbag Singh (M 94 kg) – Silver
  • Harjinder Kaur (W 69 kg) – Bronze
  • Lovepreet Singh (M 110+ kg) – Bronze
  • Vanshita Verma (W 86 kg) – Bronze

Junior & Youth Medalists:

  • Sairaj Pardeshi (M 88 kg) – Gold, Junior Record
  • Koyel Bar (W 53 kg) -Gold, Youth World Record + Best Lifter
  • Arumugapandian Maharajan (M 60 kg) – Gold
  • Yash Khandagale (M 65 kg) – Gold
  • Hemanta Doimari (M 71 kg) – Gold
  • Bedabrat Bharali (M 79 kg) – Gold
  • Parv Chaudhary (M 94 kg) – Gold
  • Tushar Chaudhary (M 110 kg) – Gold
  • Soumya Sunil Dalvi (W 48 kg) – Gold (Junior)
  • Mina Santa (W 58 kg) – Gold
  • Bidusmita Bhoi (W 63 kg) – Gold

The victory marks another big step for India’s rising women footballers, proving the country’s youth talent is ready to shine on bigger stages.

Lastly, watch a full video on Neeraj Chopra’s Incredible Journey

No More Phones In Classrooms: South Korea Announces Nationwide Ban

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South Korea has taken a bold leap into the future of education. They decided that starting in March 2026, there will be a ban on using mobile phones in the classrooms. Lawmakers voted strongly in favour of the ban, saying it is time to bring focus back to books, teachers, and classmates rather than constant scrolling. The Junior Age has all the details here!

South Korea Bans Mobile Phones In Classrooms, Know All About It:

South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones during school. This decision comes after 37% of students admitted that social media affects their daily lives. Amongst which 22% said they feel anxious when separated from their phones.

That means many kids are struggling to focus, sleep, or even relax because their devices demand constant attention. Lawmakers argued that classrooms should be safe spaces where children can learn and interact without the pull of endless scrolling.

What Will the Mobile Phones Ban Look Like?

Until now, schools had their own rules. Some teachers collected phones before class, while others allowed students to keep them in bags. But the new law is nationwide, and it leaves no room for confusion.

  • No phones in classrooms across primary, middle, and high schools.
  • Students with special needs will be exceptions.
  • Phones can still be used for genuine schoolwork under teacher supervision.

So, the aim is not to completely ban technology, but to make sure gadgets serve learning instead of hijacking it.

No More Phones In Classrooms: South Korea Announces Nationwide Ban

The Bigger Goals

The government hopes this change will:

  • Reduce distractions so students can listen and engage more.
  • Boost face-to-face communication, helping kids build real friendships.
  • Cut down on smartphone addiction and related anxiety.
  • A chance to explore other hobbies – sports, art, clubs
  • Protect mental health by creating phone-free zones.

And, Social Media is to be banned for under-16s.

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