Babulal Hembrom, the first weightlifter from Jharkhand to participate in an international competition, has won two bronze medals in Peru. He is currently training at the Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS). Babulal made Jharkhand and the nation proud by securing two bronze medals in the 49 kg weight category for snatch and clean & jerk at the Under-17 Youth World Weightlifting Championship held in Lima, Peru, from May 22 to May 26, 2024.
Representing India in the Under-17 category, Babulal left for Peru on May 20 with the Indian contingent. The JSSPS, jointly operated by Central Coalfields Limited and the Government of Jharkhand, aims to promote talented children in the state in the field of sports.
Hailing from the village of Keribanda in the Ramgarh district, Babulal is the first weightlifter from Jharkhand to achieve such a feat on foreign soil. He has been training at the JSSPS academy since 2018. Babulal’s father, Kaila, is a small farmer.
Earlier, Babulal showcased his talent at the National Youth/Junior/Senior Weightlifting Championship held in Itanagar from December 28, 2023, to January 8, 2024. Competing in the Under-17 category, he lifted a total of 193 kg, not only winning the gold medal but also breaking the previous national record of 190 kg, setting a new national benchmark.
