The achievement in the Commonwealth Championships is considered to be the gateway to World Powerlifting Championship.
Arthi said she even sent an email to the Centre and State government, requesting them for reward and appreciation.
India's inspirational para-athletes achieved their stated goal of 25 medals and remained on course for more in Paris on Thursday.
Mirabai Chanu is an inspiration to many athletes but to Gyaneshwari Yadav she is also a competitor and the promising weightlifter dreams of not just scaling great heights like the Tokyo Olympic medallist but leaving her behind.
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