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Weightlifting · Punjab

Vikas Thakur

Vikas Thakur (born 14 November 1993) is an Indian weightlifter from Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) who won silver in the men's 85 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scotland. He won a bronze in the 94 kg weight class at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in The Gold Coast. He won the silver medal in the men's 96 kg event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England.

Profile details

Born
14 Nov 1993
Birthplace
Ludhiana
State listed
Punjab
Country
India
Weight
85 kg
Sport
Weightlifting
Discipline
Strength
Category
Men
Status
Active

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Honours & Awards

  • ▸Arjuna Award

Competition Appearances

3 recorded appearances, most significant first.

  • ·2018 Asian Games
  • ·2014 Asian Games
  • ·2018 Commonwealth Games

Career Timeline

  1. 2014Competed at 2014 Asian Games
  2. 2018Competed at 2018 Asian Games
  3. 2018Competed at 2018 Commonwealth Games

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About

Vikas Thakur (born 14 November 1993) is an Indian weightlifter from Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) who won silver in the men's 85 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scotland. He won a bronze in the 94 kg weight class at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in The Gold Coast. He won the silver medal in the men's 96 kg event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England.

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