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Gangtok: Four athletes from the Sikkim Strength Lifting Association earned spots on the Indian national team. They join a 44-member squad heading to the 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press Championship in Kyrgyzstan. The event pits the Indian lifters against top competitors from across the globe.
Pema Bhutia, known as the state’s Iron Man, leads the local charge. Three female athletes round out the Sikkim contingent. This selection marks a massive step for the sport in the state. "Iron Man" Pema Bhutia joins his teammates as they prepare to represent India on the international stage.
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