Reetika Hooda, the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics in the heavyweight wrestling category, fell short of a medal at the World Championships in Belgrade. Despite a strong showing and a quarterfinal loss to the top seed, Reetika showcased her potential and left the coaching staff optimistic about her future.
Results for: Heavyweight
Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze secured his third consecutive Olympic heavyweight gold medal in Paris, overcoming a deficit in the clean and jerk to finish with a total of 470kg. The competition saw significant adjustments in weight categories, forcing athletes to make substantial changes to their training and diets, with some experiencing challenges in adapting to the new standards.