Weightlifter Jeremy gives India the first gold in the History of the Olympic Youth Games

Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga won India’s first gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, and won top honors in the men’s 62kg category. The 15-year-old from Aizwal, who is also a junior world silver medalist, lifted a total of 274 kg (124 kg +150 kg) to finish at the top in the Argentine capital on Monday night.

The silver medal went to Toptas Caner of Turkey, who lifted 263 kg (122 kg + 141 kg), while Villar Estiven José de Colombia took the bronze with an effort of 260 kg (115 kg + 143 kg).

The sensation of Mizo, who will turn 16 on October 26, is touted as the next big name in the Indian weightlifting. Earlier this year, Lalrinnunga claimed a silver medal (junior) and a bronze medal (junior) at the Asian Championships, breaking two national records in the process.