Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 18: The 9th J&K-UT Deadlift Powerlifting Championship 2025, organized by the Powerlifting Association of J&K under the umbrella of the Indian Powerlifting Federation (IPF), successfully wrapped up at the Indoor Stadium Bhagwati Nagar today. The championship showcased remarkable performances across different weight categories.
In the men’s senior division, gold medalists included Ajay Kumar in the 32kg class, Mantu Gupta in the 66kg class, Aditya Singh in the 83kg class, Roshan in the 93kg class, and Kartik Sharma in the 105kg category. For the women’s division, gold medals were awarded to Naira Sharma, Priya Gupta, Seerat Kapoor, Kreeti Kumari, Sabha Anjum, and Shivani for their exceptional displays.
The closing ceremony featured Vivek Shekhar, SP City North, as the chief guest and Deepak Pathania, SHO Nowabad, as the guest of honour. Both dignitaries praised the athletes for their commitment and hard work in the field of powerlifting.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Rakesh Kumar, General Secretary of the Powerlifting Association of J&K, who expressed his appreciation to participants, officials, and supporters for contributing to the championship’s outstanding success.
