Santoshi Matsa Explained

Santoshi Matsa
Nationality:Indian
Birth Date:10 March 1994
Birth Place:Kondavelagada,[1] Vijayanagaram,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Height:1.55m (05.09feet) (2014)
Weight:52kg (115lb) (2014)
Sport:Weightlifting
Event:53 kg
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Updated:24 January 2022

Santoshi Matsa (born 10 March 1994) is an Indian weightlifter who won the silver medal in the women's 53 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow. Matsa had originally finished in bronze medal position, but the gold medal winner Chika Amalaha of Nigeria failed a drug test, elevating Matsa to silver medal position.[2] [3] [4] [5] Santoshi lifted a total of 188 kg — 83 kg in snatch and 105 in clean and jerk.[6]

Andhra Pradesh government announced cash reward of Rs five lakh for winning medal in weightlifting in the Commonwealth Games.[7]

Major results

YearVenueWeightSnatch (kg)Clean & Jerk (kg)TotalRank
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World Championships
Antalya, Turkey58 6262267779812614326
707375279094962217121
58 6262267779812614326

References

  1. News: Where weightlifters thrive. The Hindu. 10 April 2014. Rao. V. Chalapathi.
  2. Web site: Swati Singh wins bronze after Nigerian weightlifter fails dope test. 30 July 2014. Mid Day. 30 July 2014.
  3. News: Young lifter Santoshi Matsa gets bronze in 53 kg category. Business Standard India. 25 July 2014. Press Trust of India.
  4. Web site: Glasgow 2014 - Santoshi Matsa Profile.
  5. Web site: Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter Chika Amalaha fails doping test. TheGuardian.com. 29 July 2014.
  6. News: Indian weightlifter Santoshi Matsa wins bronze at Commonwealth. 27 July 2014. IANS. news.biharprabha.com. 26 July 2014.
  7. Web site: Andhra Pradesh government announces Rs 5 lakh reward for Santoshi Matsa . 29 July 2014 .

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