The 29-year-old, who grew up in Navau, Ba (Fiji), dominated the competition with three world titles and a silver medal. Lal claimed first place in the 140kg Raw Open, 125kg Single Ply, and 125kg Deadlift-only categories, and finished second in the 125kg Bench-only division.
Hosted by the Association of Haryanvis in Australia (AHA), the event was held under the theme “Ek Drishti • Ek Disha” (One Vision • One Direction), reflecting calls for greater coordination among Hindu organisations and deeper engagement with Australian society.
Officials say the scheme has helped more than 300,000 Australians into home ownership since its introduction, including key workers, regional buyers, and young households.
