News/City Updates

Vizag man appointed as manager of Indian weightlifting team

Kancharana Surya Narayana, a Vizag-based referee, has been appointed as the manager of the Indian weightlifting team. He will be at the helm of affairs at the upcoming International Youth Men’s and Women’s Weightlifting Championship. The tournament will kick off on 15 July 2022 in Uzbekistan during which Surya Narayana will be managing the Indian team.

Kancharana Surya Nayarana served as a referee at the recently concluded Khelo India Youth Games and the Youth Nationals Tournament. The Vizag-based lifter also headed the Andhra Pradesh Weightlifting Association and also as the Vice-President of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF). He held many respectable positions throughout his decorated career apart from being an internationally recognised referee.

The IWF announced Surya Narayana as the manager of the Indian team at a press meet on Tuesday. On this occasion, the district committee members, state federation, and senior weightlifters lauded the Vizag-based lifter for being selected as the manager of the Indian weightlifting team.

Stay tuned to Yo! Vizag for more such city updates.

Leave a Comment
Published by
Team Yo! Vizag

Recent Posts

5 IMDb top-rated new OTT releases this week to watch

It was Lou Brutus who once said "Music always sounds better on Friday." Similarly, true…

13 hours ago

Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat to run with 4 new coaches

The Secunderabad - Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express (20707/8) is set to enhance its capacity by…

15 hours ago

RVNL to build 6-lane access-controlled road to Visakhapatnam Port

In a significant boost to infrastructure development, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has secured a…

16 hours ago

VMRDA to create new master plan for Visakhapatnam soon

Andhra Pradesh Urban Development Minister Narayana has revealed that the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan City Authority is…

16 hours ago

Do you know these facts about Vizag’s iconic landmarks?

The "popular" buildings and landmarks of a city tend to hold many stories and are…

16 hours ago

Build a Pinterest-worthy wardrobe from these top stores in Vizag!

Pinterest is a treasure trove of aesthetic and pleasing fashion trends. From chic and chunky…

17 hours ago