Almasa leads India in Powerlifting Championship

Almasa leads India in Powerlifting Championship

By: WE Staff | Wednesday, 17 May 2023

In the Asian Equipped Powerlifting Championship which was held in Alappuzha, Kerala, Shaik Sadiya Almasa, a student of KL Deemed to be University set a new Asian Record by clinching three gold and one bronze medal in the tournament.

Sadiya grabbed a record-breaking 190 kg in the Squat, 160kg in the Deadlift, and together 427.5 kg. She also bagged the bronze medal in bench press with a spectacular lift of 77.5 kg. Her achievements have not only brought recognition but also have set new records in the sport.

The University released a statement regarding this win and stated that This achievement is a sign of her hard work and dedication to perseverance and with this win, she made the university proud.

Sadiya is pursuing BA (IAS) at this university. She represents Andhra Pradesh internationally in Powerlifting. She has worked hard to achieve this record and many laurels at the state and national levels. Currently, she is recognized as one of the most accomplished female powerlifters.

The Asian Equipped Powerlifting Championship is widely popular for its high level of competition which offers various categories of tournaments depending on age, gender, and weight. The participants in the 2023 championship came from many nations to compete for the top prizes.

The Asian Equipped Powerlifting Championship Open Sub-Junior, Junior, and Master's Women and Men 2022, held in Coimbatore, India witnessed Sadiya win and achieve two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal for the nation.

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