Rustam Sarang of Raipur clinched gold in the 35th National Games underway in Kerala. With Sarang’s victory, Chhattisgarh got it first gold in the national games. Sarang in 62 kg weight category lifted 114 kg in snatch and 146 kg in Clean and Jerk category. By lifting 260 kg he grabbed gold medal while with total of 258 kg Swapnil from SSBS got silver medal.
Meanwhile, S Sahoo of Odisha by lifting total 257 kg had to satisfy with bronze medal. Notably, Sarang a resident of Raipur had represented India in various international sports events like Commonwealth games.
He had also won silver medal in 33rd National Games at Guwahati, Assam. Chief Minister Raman Singh has congratulated Sarang on his success. He wished bright future for Sarang.