Meet Keyaa Banerji: The 45.7 kg Indian powerlifter who secured a silver medal with a 140 kg lift
Keyaa Kunal Banerji, a 21-year-old athlete from Haryana, competes in the junior women’s 47-kg powerlifting division. She describes her involvement in the sport as a way to push her limits while having fun. During the 2026 IPF World Junior Championships held in South Africa, Banerji weighed in at 45.7 kg and successfully deadlifted 140 kg, earning her a silver medal in the event.
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