Very young, but her exploits huge

After breaking many national records, State's 14-year-old weightlifter Akanksha all set to debut at KIYG

Akanksha Vyavahare is only 14 years old but her exploits are huge. After making several national records in her weight category, Akanksha, who is a part of the TOPS Development List, is all set to debut in the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Madhya Pradesh. Akanksha, who has won several medals at the national level, is very excited and thrilled about her games debut.

With an ambition to follow in the footsteps of India's Olympic medallist weightlifter, Mirabai Chanu, the 14-year-old Akanksha who trains in Manmad wants to win a medal for her country. Akanksha said, “I want to be like Mirabai Chanu. She has worked very hard to reach this point. She has made many sacrifices and that is why she is at this stage today.”

Akanksha, who is practicing at SAI Regional Centre Aurangabad for Khelo India, said that she had met her inspiration Mirabai once and she liked her very much. Akanksha said, “I have met her once. Keep working hard like this and just focus on your game.”

Akanksha has achieved a lot of success at a young age. In March 2022, Akanksha participated in the Odisha Nationals and in this she made 6 national records in the 40 kg category and won gold. Then in August 2022, Akanksha participated in the Nationals held in Patiala. In that, she got gold in the 40 kg category.

At present, there is a national record of 60 kg in snatch and 71 kg in clean and jerk, which Akanksha made in the Khelo India Ranking Championship held at Modinagar while she also has a national record of 131 kg in the 40 kg category.