TMC councillor clinches gold at Mongolia powerlifting meet

Kolkata | Monday | 16th September, 2019

Summary:

Kolkata: Pabitra Biswas, Trinamool Congress councilor of ward 33, has bagged two medals, including a gold, at the Asian Powerlifting Competition at Mongolia, which was held last week. Fifty-six-year-old Biswas has bagged a gold medal in the 85 kg category in equipped bench press and a bronze medal in the raw category. Biswas was first elected as a councillor of KMC in 1995 when the civic board was under the control of CPIM. "The leaders in Trinamool also encourage me to perform powerlifting which has helped to serve the people in better ways." Take health food and work seriously – these are the two mantras to remain energetic and fit," said Biswas..