More and more differently abled athletes are coming into powerlifting sports and are making their mark in the sport, winning accolades and glory. In a remarkable display of resilience and mental fortitude, many specially-abled powerlifters from various states competed at the 50th National Senior Equipped Powerlifting Championship
The event honored not only the winning participants but also recognized the coaches who have been instrumental in nurturing the talents of these powerlifters.
At a tender age of 15, Prithvi Samrat Sengupta, a keen powerlifter, has decided to make sports his future. He is an athlete with Down Syndrome and is a slow learner. He is also determined to win when he enters the sports arena. His smile and friendly demeanour which is hard to cover, can be safely attributed to his doting mother, maternal grandparents and his coaches Sanket Arekar & Aman Vohra. All of them created a world of acceptance and achievement for Prithvi, helping him navigate through a broken family and his personal challenges.
“Powerlifting has helped build my confidence so that my body is strong and healthy, and also to stay focused. Winning medals is good too. Because it shows me that I can do anything,” Prithvi Samrat Sengupta said.
Aman Vohra his coach said, “As a society, it is crucial to continue supporting and expanding inclusive sports programmes to ensure that every individual, regardless of their abilities, can unlock their full potential and lead empowered lives through the transformative power of sports.”
