SPO-KHELO-JEREMY

Nonchalance is what comes to mind

when you first meet Jeremy Lalrinnunga, the wonder kid from

Mizoram, who has been making waves in weightlifting circles

even before arriving at the Khelo India Youth Games here.

A gold medallist at the Youth Olympics held last year

as well as winner of silver (youth) and bronze (junior) medals

at the Asian Championships, Jeremy proved his mettle with a

gold in the Youth (U-17) 67 kg men's category here on

Thursday.

"I gave emphasis mainly on the psychological aspects

rather than the physical side. I tried to remain calm and

believe in myself that I can achieve my target," Jeremy was

quoted as saying about his preparations for the Khelo India

Games in a media release.

Participating for the first time in the 67kg category,

it was a daunting task for the 16-year-old, who also tested

himself in the junior (U-21) category.

To his delight Jeremy expectedly won gold in the

younger event and bagged silver in the junior class.

"I always like to stretch myself. That's how it will

help in improving my game," he remarked when asked about the

double entry.

Post Khelo, his eyes are set on the senior Asian

Weightlifting Championship in China which will be a qualifying

round for the Olympics.

"I want to see myself hold the yellow metal at the

Olympics, which is my ultimate dream," Jeremy signed off.