South American Powerlifting Classic
Sarah Sanmoogan, Guyana’s lone female representative at the South American Women’s and Men’s Classic Powerlifting Championship, captured an impressive four bronze medals yesterday in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
This was confirmed in a press release from the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF).
According to the press statement, Sanmoogan, who completed in Junior 69Kg Category, had a best squat of 150.0Kg, bench-press of 82.5Kg, and best deadlift of 160.0Kg to finish on 392.5Kg, the same as eventual silver medallist Sophia Cabrera of Peru, who was awarded the higher accolade owing to her lighter body weight.
“Cabrera managed a best squat of 145.0 and bench-pressed 85.0. The gold medallist was Chile’s Antonia Madrid, whose total of 422.5Kg was as a result of similar medal lifts of 160.0Kg in the squat, 87.5Kg in the bench-press, and 180.0Kg in the deadlift”, the release stated.
Commenting on her performance, Sanmoogan said, “As disappointed as I am in a third-place finish, I am proud of my performance all things considered, with an up-and-down training year thus far.
I’m not one to make excuses, but taking UG classes and working while training to compete with the best internationally isn’t an easy ask, but I’ve committed to it. I’m happy to have made it here again and look forward to smoother sailings and higher highs.”
Meanwhile, GALPF President Franklin Wilson said, “On behalf of the executive committee and members of the GAPLF, I extend warmest congratulations to you, Sarah. We are proud of you for keeping the Golden Arrowhead aloft in some challenging circumstances. You did it again, and we know that there are bigger stages for you to conquer in the years ahead.” Meanwhile, Kheon Evans and Naranjan Singh will take centre stage on Saturday and will feature in the 83Kg Open and Masters Categories, respectively.
Team Guyana from left: Naranjan Singh, Kheon Evans, Sarah Sanmogan, and Coach Kerma Singh
