An Indian-origin weightlifter has clinched bronze in Capital Challenge Championship held at Canberra on 18th March, 2018.
Gurbakhshsis Singh told SBS Punjabi that he is very pleased with his achievement that has helped him qualify for the national competition.
“It was a tough competition. But I worked hard to reach to the victory stand,” he said.
“With this victory, I’ve qualified for the Australian National Powerlifting Championship which will be held in August 2018.
Gurbakhshsis told SBS Punjabi that he moved to Australia in 2009 from Patran in Patiala district of Punjab, India.
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“As a young migrant, you need to make some sactrifices. At times, it’s hard to manage time but this the only way to climb the ladder," he said.
“There is no substitute to hard work. I finish my work at around 10PM and then go straight to gym for a practise session.
“I wish to represent Australia at international level. If that happens, it'll definitely give me a sense of pride and achievement.
