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India's medals tally swells at Commonwealth Weightlifting

October 12, 2011 17:32 IST

India's impressive show at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships continued as their medals tally swelled to 33, including 15 gold, on the second day of the competition at Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday.

Shaya Devi (53kg senior women), Pramila Krisani (53kg youth girls), Matsa Santoshi (53kg junior women), L Ajit Singh (50kg youth boys) and Apurba Chetia (56kg youth boys) were among the gold medal winners.

Indians have, so far, also won 12 silver and six bronze medals.

On Tuesday, India bagged 15 medals, including six gold, to begin their campaign on an impressive note.

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