The Economic Times

Keyaa Banerji makes India proud: 21-year-old powerlifter lifts over 3x her body weight to win silver at IPF World Championships

Indian powerlifter Keyaa Kunal Banerji delivered a strong performance at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships in South Africa, winning a silver medal in the deadlift event. The 21-year-old lifted 140kg at a bodyweight of 45.70kg and finished fifth overall in the Junior Womens 47kg category. Her latest result also highlights the significant progress she has made over the past year.