Dimapur, October 13: 21-year-old Namteulung Newme from Jalukie, Peren district, returned to Nagaland today after winning three gold medals representing India at the World Cup Powerlifting Championship 2026 held in Nepal. He secured gold medals in the squat, bench press and deadlift categories.
Newme arrived at Dimapur Airport at around 3 PM, where he was felicitated by members of the community for bringing laurels to Nagaland and the country.
Speaking about his journey, Newme said he began training in 2020 despite the lack of gym facilities, learning through social media. He described the competition as highly competitive, with 21 athletes competing in the under-82 kg category. He credited his mother for her constant support and expressed his determination to continue training for future competitions.
