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St. Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru, men’s team emerged the third in the recently concluded Visvesvaraya Technological University State-Level Weightlifting Championship in Bengaluru. The event was organised by Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru, on October 27, said a release. The teams showcased remarkable skill and determination under the guidance of Vaneesha V. Rodrigues, Physical Education Director and Sudheer, Assistant PED. Suhan R. Rao, second year MBA, from men’s team secured gold medal under 88 kg category by lifting the Snatch 92 kg, and Clean and Jerk 112 kg, total of 204 kg. Harshal B.R., second year Mech, secured gold medal under 65 kg category and was also awarded Mr. Best Poser title in VTU State-Level Best Physique Championship. S. Dhawan Rai, fourth year ECE, secured silver medal under 60 kg category. SJEC Men’s Best Physique team secured runner up in Best Physique Championship. Kushi Salian, third year ECE, from women’s team, secured gold medal under 63 kg category by lifting Snatch 38 Kg and Clean and Jerk 52 kg, total weight of 90 kg. The Management of SJEC congratulated the teams and the Physical Education Directors.
