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25th Weightlifting Anniversary

Sri Chinmoy took up weightlifting in 1985, aged 54, for the next 22 years, Sri Chinmoy achieved many significant lifts showing the power of self-transcendence even in the evening of his life.

Recently, an event was held to commemorate Sri Chinmoy's 25th anniversary of his weightlifting. It was attended by many dignitaries and figures from the weightlifting world, such as Bill Pearl who often acted as Master of Ceremonies for Sri Chinmoy's weightlifting performances.

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