The Jammu & Kashmir Powerlifting Team made the Union Territory proud with a stellar performance at the National Powerlifting Championship 2025-26, held from May 2nd to 4th in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The prestigious event, organized by the Powerlifting Sports Organisation, witnessed participation from over 300 athletes representing 15+ states across India.
J&K’s 22-member squad showcased outstanding strength, discipline, and sportsmanship, competing across various weight and age categories. Their efforts culminated in an impressive haul of medals, earning national recognition and accolades.
Highlight Achievements:
Sumit Thakyal was awarded the Best Lifter Award in the Deadlift Open Category.
Ritu Charak earned the coveted title of Strong Woman in the Full Powerlifting Division.
Medal Winners from J&K:
Gold Medalists:
Sumit Thakyal
Ravinder Singh
Sahil Anand
Deeksha
Harjinder Singh
Sahil Bhatti
Gurbaksh
Vijay Kumar
Surya Dev Singh
Shallinder Charak
Azad Karan
Ritu Charak
Ankit Mahajan
Vipul Sharma
Abrar Malik
Mohit Rana
Silver Medalists:
Deep Rajput
Sameer Kalotra
Insaaf Thapa
Sarabjeet Singh
Bronze Medalist:
Abhimanyu
Words of Appreciation:
Iqbal Singh, General Secretary of J&K UT (Youth) Powerlifting, lauded the athletes’ achievements and extended his heartfelt congratulations. He emphasized the significance of their success in promoting a culture of strength sports across the region and reaffirmed his commitment to nurturing talent in J&K.
This commendable performance marks a milestone in the sporting journey of Jammu & Kashmir, highlighting the growing emphasis on athletic development, training infrastructure, and community support in the Union Territory.
