Commonwealth Games 2022: Heartbreak for Punam Yadav in weightlifting ultimate after failed clear and jerk

Commonwealth Games 2022: India’s Punam Yadav did effectively within the snatch spherical, however failed in all three of her makes an attempt within the clear and jerk spherical.

Punam Yadav of India. Courtesy: Reuters

HIGHLIGHTSPunav Yadav carried out effectively within the snatch sphericalPunam Yadav faltered within the clear and jerk sphericalPunam Yadav is a 2-time CWG medalist

It was a heartbreaking Commonwealth Games 2022 marketing campaign for Punam Yadav because the two-time medalist bowed out of the ladies’s 76kg weightlifting ultimate on Tuesday, August 2 after failing to register a single carry within the clear and jerk spherical.

The 27-year-old didn’t carry 95kgs in her first try within the snatch spherical, however managed to style success in her second try with the identical weight. Thereafter, she lifted 98kgs to place herself in a powerful place

Punam Yadav was within the silver medal place after the snatch spherical after the profitable carry of 98kg. She was solely 2 kg behind Canada’s Maya Laylor and was favorite to win her third medal within the Commonwealth Games.

However, Punam was not in a position to carry 116kg in clear and jerk. While the clear was okay, the jerk was an issue for the 27-year-old from Uttar Pradesh as there was motion in her elbows when she was taking the burden above her shoulders.

Punam confronted a must-lift state of affairs on her third try and he or she almost pulled it off however dropped the burden earlier than the referees gave the nod on the buzzer.

The Indian teaching workers challenged the referee’s name however the problem was overturned.

Each weightlifter has to have one authorized try every in snatch and clear and jerk to remain within the hunt for medals.

Canada’s Maya Taylor received the gold medal with a complete carry of 228kgs (100kgs and 128kgs).

Nigeria’s Taiwo Liadi completed with the silver with a complete carry of 216kgs (96kgs and 120kgs).

Result of Women’s 76kg – Final. Courtesy: Screengrab from Commonwealth Games Website.

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