CWG 2018: Power paralifter Sachin Chaudhary wins bronze, takes India's medal tally to 21
Sachin Chaudhary - Bronze medal
He claimed the medal in men's heavyweight final
Power paralifter Sachin Chaudhary on Tuesday won bronze to take India's overall medal tally to 21 at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.
He claimed the medal in men's heavyweight final at the Carrara Sports Arena 1.
It is also the first medal from the country's para-athletic contingent.
On a day where three other Indian para-powerlifters reached finals, Chaudhary went the distance in his 10-man final and finished with a combined effort of 181 points.
Nigeria's Abdulazeez Ibrahim won gold and silver went to Malaysia's Yee Khie Jong.
Last year, Chaudhary won a silver medal at the Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai with a career-best lift of 200.
He also represented India at the 2012 Summer Paralymics where he finished ninth in the men's -82.50kg event.