Thane, Oct 25 (Representative) For second year in a row, Thane-born Nikhil Bhagat racked three gold medals at the 2021 American World Powerlifting Championship which concluded recently. In 2020 too, the 30-year-old Bhagat won India three gold medals and repeated the striking feat again this year at the event venue in Illinois, USA. This year, he tasted victory in the categories of Squat (190 Kg), Deadlift (200 Kg), and Bench Press (110 Kg), all of which comes to a total of 500 Kg.
Commenting on his achievement, an elated Bhagat said, “Despite having pain for the last few months due to bicep tendinitis, I was able to get through my lifts more comfortably than expected. I could have pushed more but had to play it safe. He also extended immense gratitude towards his current coach Vincent Falzetta and Indian team WPC President Daljit Singh for their support and guidance.