United States [USA]: Ekta Vishnoi has won three gold medals at the World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Nevada, USA. She claimed the top honours in the 57kg category with a combined lift of 362.5kg. She lifted 130 kg in squat, 72.5 kg in bench press and 160 kg in deadlift, finishing ahead of competitors from Canada and Japan. Vishnoi won gold in the squat, deadlift and overall total categories. Ms. Vishnoi an Indian Revenue Service officer, has previously led the Fit India Mission and served as Deputy Director General of the Sports Authority of India.
[AIR News]