Born in 2002, this young girl of Nasrullahganj is a multi-sport person. With national-level medals in Kho-Kho and powerlifting, Ankita is all set to represent India on the international level court.
Till now, she has bagged
School Game Federation Of India
- Delhi 2012 – Bronze
- Sehore 2013 – Gold
- Khel Evam Yuva Kalyan Vibhag 2013 – Bronze
- Maharashtra 2014 – Bronze
- Karnataka 2015-16 – 4th Stand
- Maharashtra 2017 – Gold
- Delhi 2018 – Silver
- Powerlifting India 2018 Lucknow – Silver
Ankita has beenpractising powerlifting for two years and is coached by Mr Yogesh Pawar. She says, “Sir has motivated me through heavy and lighttimes of my training. Giving up is too easy, but sir has taught me tonever go for the easy path. I owe him big for making me who I am.”She also mentioned how supportive her family is.
Ankita’s favourite quote is a very famous Hindi quote which translates to –
“If a stone wants to be worshipped, it must first go through the beating of hammer and nails.”
She will soon represent India internationally because of her recent silver in powerlifting. Indian Achievers Story wishes Ankita more power and success!.
