A POWERLIFTER from Leamington won gold in the 90kg senior class at the European Single Deadlift Championships.
Bally Cheema won his first European title in Horncastle, Lincolnshire to add to his two world titles.
The victory also marks Cheema’s first international triumph for 19 years.
Cheema said: “This victory means a lot personally.
“But it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my parents, my wife, and my two daughters Nimret and Simret, who have been behind me every step of the way.”
He overcame a back injury sustained just weeks before the event to come out on top in the 90kg senior class and win gold.
The 37-year-old has also raised just over £1,000 though his #DeadliftsForADifference campaign.
The money raised will support families affected by the Punjab floods.
Cheema lives in Whitnash and trains at Nelson Gym in Leamington.
Trained by his dad Nirmal, Cheema began competing in the sport at the age of 14-years-old.
