Kunjarani lifts gold

India's Kunjarani Devi won the gold medal in the 48 kgs category at the 14th Asian Senior women's weightlifting championships at Jenoju, Korea, according to information received on Friday.

Kunjarani lifted 75 kgs in the snatch and 105 in clean and jerk for a total weight of 180 kg to clinch first place.

Sports Minister Uma Bharti, who gave special clearance for the Indian squad to go to Jenoju, expressed joy and sent a message congratulating Kunjarani on her feat.