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Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur finishes ninth at Asian Games
Harjinder Kaur, who claimed silver at the Commonwealth Games 2026, placed ninth in the women's 69 kg weightlifting competition at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday.
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Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur concluded her campaign in the women's 69 kg category at the ongoing Asian Games with a ninth-place finish in Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday. The lifter, who has previously demonstrated her prowess on the Commonwealth Games stage, was unable to secure a medal position at the continental championship.
Competing against weightlifters from across Asia, Kaur faced stiff competition in one of the Games' marquee strength sports. The 69 kg women's category has historically been competitive at the Asian Games, with athletes from multiple nations vying for top honours.
Kaur's participation continues India's weightlifting presence at the Asian Games, where the sport has remained a consistent medal contributor for the nation. Her ninth-place finish adds to the overall Indian weightlifting contingent's performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.