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 |
School(s) |
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College/University | Sri Dharmastala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College, Ujire |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||||||||||
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Family |
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Career
International Debut | 2016: Commonwealth senior weightlifting championships | ||||
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National Coach | Vijay Sharma | ||||
Medals |
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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. |