Mangaluru :

Power lifters from Karnataka who participated in Subrata Classic International Power lifting Championship 2014 held at Jamshedpur in Jharkhand from December 16 to 21 bagged several medals in various body weight and age group categories. The Power lifters reached Mangaluru Central railway station on Thursday. Karnataka Power Lifting Association officials and sports lovers welcomed them. Six countries took part in the above event.

The medal winners are: Mahammad Rameez – 1 gold, 1 silver; Pradeep Kumar – 1 gold, 1 silver; G V Ashok -1 gold; Krishna Devadiga – 2 gold; Yadava Suvarna – 2 gold, 1 bronze; Ashwin – 1 silver, 1 bronze; Mohammed Haneef – 1 Gold, 1 Bronze; Merina Devi – 1 gold; Usha B N – 2 gold; G R Mahesh – 1 Gold, 1 Silver; and Suresh Padukone – 1 silver, and 1 bronze. Sathish Kumar Kudroli from Mangaluru was the coach of the Indian team.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mangaluru / TNN / December 25th, 2014