Purnachandra Bidika (born 4 April 1957) is an Indian powerlifter from Odisha. He has won 4 gold medals in 2006-World Power Lifting Championship.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Bidika hails from an adivasi family of Rayagada, Odisha. The Chief Minister of Odisha has made a financial assistance of Rs.2 lakhs for his participation in international event.[12]
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Full name | Purnachandra Bidika |
Nationality | India |
Born | Rayagada, Odisha, India | April 4, 1957
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Country | India |
Sport | Powerlifting |
Event | 56kg-Powerlifting |
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing India | ||||
2005 | World Power Lifting Championship | South Africa | Silver | Four medals |
2005 | World Power Lifting Championship | Tokyo, Japan | Seventh Position | 70-kg group |
2006 | World Power Lifting Championship | Texas, United States | Gold | Four Gold Medals |
2010 | World Power Lifting Championship | Ulan Bator, Mongolia | Gold | One Gold Medal |