Certificates of Commendation

Sri Chinmoy’s unparalleled weightlifting achievements, accomplished at the age of 54 and at a body weight below 160 pounds, have been officially recognised by a number of different athletic associations. These include the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, the National Masters Committee of the U.S. Weightlifting Federation and the British Amateur Weight Lifters’ Association.

Their certificates of commendation and merit, reproduced on the following pages, testify to the profound impact that Sri Chinmoy’s strength feats have had on the weightlifting world.