November 18: Punjabis have achieved great success in the World Powerlifting Championship held in Las Vegas, USA, and have brought glory not only to Punjab but also to the whole of India by winning three gold medals. IBF Asia President Harvinder Singh Salina said that athletes from all over the world participated in this championship. Similarly, he had also arrived with his team to participate in the championship. In this championship, Aman Prakash Tony Sandhu, a resident of Abohar, Punjab, participated in the 90 kg weight category. This Punjabi athlete created history by winning three gold medals and brought glory to Punjab. He said that with this victory, Prakash Tony has qualified for the Olympic Games to be held in 2025 next year. Harvinder Singh Salina said that sports are very important for humans and Punjabis have a distinct identity in sports. Even before, Punjabis have made great achievements to bring glory to their country in the field of sports and even now the youth of Punjab are making great achievements. He said that winning three medals by the youth of Punjab in the World Championship held in America is a big achievement in itself. This achievement of Tony Sandhu will also provide a new direction to other youth. Harvinder Singh Salina announced that Tony Sandhu will also be honored on his arrival in Punjab. He said that many players of the Salina team have already achieved success at the global level. When any youth achieves such a big achievement, he feels even more proud of his team. Harvinder Singh Salina also congratulated the parents of Prakash Tony, who provided a good environment for the success of their child.
