Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | P. Gururaja |
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| Known for | Winning a gold medal in men's 56 kg weight class at the 2016 South Asian Games |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 1" (155 cm) |
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| Weight | 56 kg (123 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Graduation at SDM College Ujire |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
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| Hometown | Vandse, Karnataka, India |
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| College/University | Sri Dharmastala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College, Ujire |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||||||||||
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Career
| International Debut | 2016: Commonwealth senior weightlifting championships | ||||
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| National Coach | Vijay Sharma | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Gururaja Poojary is an accomplished Indian weightlifter with victories in Commonwealth Games and Championships. | |
| He draws inspiration from the achievements of Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar. | |
| Since 2015, Gururaja Poojary has served as an Aircraft-man in the Indian Air Force. | |
| He has achieved success by winning medals at Weightlifting Nationals and Senior Level Weightlifting Championships. | |
| Gururaja Poojary has been honored with the 'Ekalavya' sports award by the Government of Karnataka. | |
| Motivated by Vikas Thakur's success, he aspired to excel and earn medals in weightlifting. | |
| Through his dedication to weightlifting, Gururaja has enhanced his family's quality of life. | |
| His mother has shared about the family's hardships with poverty, showcasing Gururaja's journey to success. |
