Jeremy Lalrinnunga is an Indian weightlifter who won India’s first gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in the men’s 62kg category.
Wiki/Biography
Jeremy Lalrinnunga Ralte was born on Saturday, 26 October 2002 in Aizawl, Mizoram (age 19; as of 2021). His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga’s childhood photos with his grandfather
Jeremy began boxing training at the age of six. His father, a former boxer, trained him in boxing. When he was 7 years old, he often went to a fitness center in the village. There, he often watched the boys train and lift weights. From there, he became interested in weightlifting. In an interview, recalling those days, he said:
I used to watch the boys train at the gym near my house. They used to lift weights. This makes me excited. This gave me the encouragement I needed to try the sport. I approached the boys in the gym and asked them if they could teach me how to lift weights. I started doing this and started lifting weights perfectly. Maybe God wants me to be a powerlifter one day. “
Jeremy Lalrinnunga competes in Assam Weightlifting Competition 2018
When he was 8 years old, his father’s boxing academy was closed due to certain financial obligations. Jeremy then approached Malsawma Khiangte (his first coach) to provide him with professional training in weightlifting. Jeremy said of the incident in an interview,
I approached Marsama. He was the one who gave me professional weightlifting lessons. He often asked me to hold a piece of bamboo and asked me to lift it slowly. They are 5m long and 20mm wide. There’s no weight on them, but actually lifting a stick is more difficult than lifting a heavy object because you need to know how to balance it. It’s quite tough. I practiced day and night, lifting the bamboo pole and learning the art of balance. “
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father Lalmaithuava Ralte worked as a worker in the Aizawl Public Works Department. Lalmaithuava is a former national youth boxing champion. Jeremy’s mother’s name is Lalmuanpuii Ralte. He has four brothers, Jerry Ralte (boxer), Joseph Ralte (boxer), James Ralte and Jacob Jacob Ralte. Jeremy’s eldest brother Jerry works in the public works department in Aizawl.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga’s mother, brother and father
Jeremy Lalrinnunga and his brothers
Jeremy Lalrinnunga with his father and brother (Jerry)
Relationships/Affairs
According to his Facebook account, he is in a relationship.
religion
He followed Christianity.
Profession
At the age of 9, he was selected for the Army Sports Institute (ASI), Pune. He then continued his weightlifting training at ASI and participated in various national and international weightlifting competitions. Later, Jeremy joined the Indian national camp in Patiala and trained under the guidance of coach Vijay Sharma. He subsequently participated in various weightlifting competitions including the World Youth Championships, India Khelo Youth Games, Asian Youth and Junior Championships and the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Championships.
In 2018, he participated in the Youth Olympic Games with a total score of 274 kg (124 kg in snatch and 150 kg in clean and jerk). He won the gold medal in this competition. In 2019, he participated in the men’s 67kg category of the World Weightlifting Championships and finished 21st in the event. His coaches are Malsawma Khiangte, Zarzokema and Vijay Sharma.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga and his coach Vijay Sharma
medal
- 2016: World Youth Championships 56kg silver medal
- 2017: Gold Coast Commonwealth Youth Championships gold medal
- 2017: Gold Coast Commonwealth Junior Championships gold medal
Jeremy Lalrinnunga receives his medal at home
- 2018: Buenos Aires Youth Olympic gold medal
Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins gold medal at Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires (2018)
prize
- 2021: GoSports Foundation Annual Sports Awards
Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins GoSports Foundation Sports of the Year Award
Favorites
- Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Travel destination: Argentina
- Restaurant: Sanpiau Restaurant, Aizawl
- Football Club: Manchester United
- Song: “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran (2017)
Facts/Trivia
- Jeremy’s friends affectionately call him “Jalebi” and “German.”
- He has several tattoos on his left arm, including an Olympic rings tattoo on his bicep and a weightlifter tattoo on his forearm.
Collage of tattoos by Jeremy Lalrinnunga
- Jeremy Lalrinnunga follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In his free time, he enjoys traveling and hanging out with friends.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga during his travels
- In 2018, when winning the Youth Olympic gold medal, he said:
I can’t wait to see my father. I would go directly to his office and pay him a surprise visit. He is a worker. I’m really proud that my dad went out of his way to help me become an athlete. I’m happy to be able to fulfill his dream. He has a contract and can be asked to leave at any time. I want him to relax. Now I will take care of my family. “
- Jeremy has done paid promotion for clothing brand Adidas on his Instagram account.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga on Instagram for paid adidas promotion
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