Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Nashik's Harsh Vyas Wins 5 Medals at World Powerlifting Championship
Harsh Vyas, a young powerlifter from Igatpuri in Nashik, won five medals at the World Powerlifting Championship 2025 held in Moscow, Russia.
He competed in the 20–23 Junior category and won four gold medals and one bronze.
His performance helped India secure the third position in the overall medal tally.
Harsh was inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and dedicated his medals to his country, Maharashtra, and his hometown.
The event had participants from 30 countries, 80 states, and 429 cities.
Harsh's journey was supported by his college, Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, and the Sydenham Alumni Association.
Harsh Vyas from Igatpuri, Nashik, won 5 medals at the World Powerlifting Championship 2025 in Moscow, Russia.
He competed in the 20–23 Junior category and won 4 gold and 1 bronze medal.
India finished third in the overall medal tally, with Iran and Russia securing the first and second positions respectively.
The championship had 3,034 participants from 30 countries, 80 states, and 429 cities.
Harsh's performance was supported by his college, Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, and the Sydenham Alumni Association.
- Who
- Harsh Vyas, a powerlifter from Igatpuri, Nashik
- What
- Won 5 medals at the World Powerlifting Championship 2025
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- Moscow, Russia
- Why
- Competed in the 20–23 Junior category, showcasing exceptional skills and mental resilience
- Athlete
- Harsh Vyas
- Event
- World Powerlifting Championship 2025
- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Category
- 20–23 Junior
- Medals Won
- 5 (4 Gold, 1 Bronze)
- Participants
- 3,034 (603 women, 2,431 men)
- India's Rank
- 3rd in overall medal tally
- Inspiration
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj