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67-Year-Old Sihoor Weightlifter Mohan Parashar to Represent India at Penang Masters World Cup
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 07:00 PM
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Veteran Masters weightlifter Mohan Parashar, 67, from Sihoor, will compete for India at the Masters World Cup and Commonwealth Championship in Penang, Malaysia, from Dec 4‑6.
Veteran Indian weightlifter Mohan Parashar, aged 67, hails from the town of Sihoor in Gujarat. A seasoned competitor in the Masters category, he has earned recognition for his longevity and dedication to the sport.
Parashar has been selected to represent India at two major events in Penang, Malaysia – the Masters World Cup and the Commonwealth Championship – scheduled from December 4 to December 6. The competitions will bring together elite Masters lifters from across the globe to contest in various weight classes.
His participation underscores India's growing presence in Masters weightlifting on the international stage. While no medals have been secured yet, Parashar’s experience is expected to inspire younger athletes and contribute to India's overall performance at the championships.
Parashar has been selected to represent India at two major events in Penang, Malaysia – the Masters World Cup and the Commonwealth Championship – scheduled from December 4 to December 6. The competitions will bring together elite Masters lifters from across the globe to contest in various weight classes.
His participation underscores India's growing presence in Masters weightlifting on the international stage. While no medals have been secured yet, Parashar’s experience is expected to inspire younger athletes and contribute to India's overall performance at the championships.