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Three Kalyan Powerlifters Qualify for 2026 World Championship
Three powerlifters from Kalyan have qualified to compete for India at a world championship.
Their names are Neetra Phadke, Anjali Bhilware and Devika Paul.
They earned their places after competing in a national-level event in Raipur.
The championship is planned for December 3 to 6, 2026, in Batala.
Vijay Tarun Mandal says it will celebrate the athletes and give each of them ₹10,000.
That adds up to ₹30,000 to help with some of their competition expenses.
Vijay Salvi said their achievement is a source of pride for Maharashtra and India.
Neetra Phadke, Anjali Bhilware and Devika Paul qualified to represent India at the World Powerlifting Championship.
They earned selection after competing at a national-level event in Raipur, Chhattisgarh; the article gives no date for that event.
The championship is scheduled for December 3–6, 2026, in Batala, Punjab.
Vijay Tarun Mandal plans to felicitate the athletes and provide ₹10,000 to each, for total support of ₹30,000.
Vijay Salvi, a mandal functionary, described their achievement as a matter of pride for Maharashtra and India.
- Who
- Powerlifters Neetra Phadke, Anjali Bhilware and Devika Paul; Vijay Tarun Mandal is providing support.
- What
- The three athletes qualified to represent India at the World Powerlifting Championship and are set to receive ₹10,000 each in support.
- Where
- The athletes are from Kalyan; the national-level event was in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and the championship is scheduled for Batala, Punjab.
- When
- The article is dated October 10, 2026; the championship is scheduled for December 3–6, 2026.
- Why
- Their performances at a national-level competition earned them selection; the financial assistance is intended to help with some championship expenses.
Key facts
- Athletes
- Neetra Phadke, Anjali Bhilware and Devika Paul
- Sport
- Powerlifting
- Qualification
- Selected to represent India at the World Powerlifting Championship
- National competition location
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Championship dates
- December 3–6, 2026
- Championship location
- Batala, Punjab
- Financial assistance
- ₹10,000 per athlete; ₹30,000 total, from Vijay Tarun Mandal
Sources
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