<p>Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli (73kg) lived up to his top billing as he clinched India's third gold in the Commonwealth Games here.</p>.<p>Favourite to win the event, debutant Sheuli heaved 313kg (143kg+170kg) to grab the gold at NEC Hall here on Sunday.</p>.<p>Malaysia's Erry Hidayat Muhammad, who gave Sheuli a tough competition, ended as the second best lifter in the event. He had a best effort of 303kg (138kg+165kg).</p>.<p>Canada's Shad Darsigny was third with a total lift of 298kg (135kg+163kg).</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/weightlifter-jeremy-lalrinnunga-wins-indias-2nd-gold-at-commonwealth-games-1131718.html" target="_blank">Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins India's 2nd gold at Commonwealth Games</a></strong></p>.<p>Sheuli, a junior world championship silver medallist, executed three clean lifts -- 137kg, 140kg and 143kg -- in the snatch section.</p>.<p>His 143kg effort helped him smash the Games record and improve his personal best.</p>.<p>Heading into clean an jerk with a five kilogram advantage, the Kolkata lifter started with a 166kg lift, which he hoisted easily.</p>.<p>Sheuli then faltered his 170kg attempt only to heave the weight in the third attempt and create a new Games record in total lift (313kg).</p>.<p>The Indian lifter had to wait patiently towards the end to find out what medal he'd take home as the Malaysian attempted a 176kg lift in his last two attempts only to fail.</p>.<p>With the gold from Sheuli, the Indian weightlifting contingent has bagged its sixth medal of the Games.</p>
<p>Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli (73kg) lived up to his top billing as he clinched India's third gold in the Commonwealth Games here.</p>.<p>Favourite to win the event, debutant Sheuli heaved 313kg (143kg+170kg) to grab the gold at NEC Hall here on Sunday.</p>.<p>Malaysia's Erry Hidayat Muhammad, who gave Sheuli a tough competition, ended as the second best lifter in the event. He had a best effort of 303kg (138kg+165kg).</p>.<p>Canada's Shad Darsigny was third with a total lift of 298kg (135kg+163kg).</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/weightlifter-jeremy-lalrinnunga-wins-indias-2nd-gold-at-commonwealth-games-1131718.html" target="_blank">Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins India's 2nd gold at Commonwealth Games</a></strong></p>.<p>Sheuli, a junior world championship silver medallist, executed three clean lifts -- 137kg, 140kg and 143kg -- in the snatch section.</p>.<p>His 143kg effort helped him smash the Games record and improve his personal best.</p>.<p>Heading into clean an jerk with a five kilogram advantage, the Kolkata lifter started with a 166kg lift, which he hoisted easily.</p>.<p>Sheuli then faltered his 170kg attempt only to heave the weight in the third attempt and create a new Games record in total lift (313kg).</p>.<p>The Indian lifter had to wait patiently towards the end to find out what medal he'd take home as the Malaysian attempted a 176kg lift in his last two attempts only to fail.</p>.<p>With the gold from Sheuli, the Indian weightlifting contingent has bagged its sixth medal of the Games.</p>