Namteulung Newme wins three gold medals at the World Cup Powerlifting Championship in Kathmandu, Nepal.
DIMAPUR — Namteulung Newme, who won three gold medals representing India at the World Cup Powerlifting Championship 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal, was accorded a reception by Nzauna Lui Dimapur and Nzauna Mipui Bau Dimapur at Dimapur Airport on Tuesday.
Newme secured gold medals in all three disciplines of full powerlifting, which included squat, bench press, and deadlift. He won the medals by lifting 202.5 kg in squats, 125 kg in the bench press, and 200 kg in the deadlift. The championship was held in Kathmandu from October 9 to the 12th.
Speaking to media persons, Newme described the experience as very good, although expensive. He informed that he was the lone participant from Nagaland, alongside seven participants from Delhi.
He stated that he had competed four times previously at different levels, including national competitions and the Sheru Classic World International event, through which he was selected to represent India at the World Cup. While he had secured second and third positions in earlier competitions, he noted that this was the first time he had won three gold medals.
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Newme acknowledged the financial support received from his clients at the gym where he works and from his father. He dedicated his achievement to his mother, stating that she had never given up on him and had supported him throughout his journey.
Working as a trainer at Fit In Gym, Newme shared that he began his powerlifting journey around 2020–2021. He also thanked his friend Imna for support and assistance during workouts and practice sessions.
Newme's mother expressed happiness over her son's achievement, describing him as a hard-working person. She revealed that he used to train secretly at the gym, adding that he had achieved what he believed in and dreamed of.
His father expressed gratitude to the people of Nagaland for welcoming and appreciating his son, stating that competing at the World Cup Powerlifting Championship and returning with three gold medals was not merely the result of his son's strength but also through divine grace and the prayers of the people.