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Jalandhar girl Yuvika Dhir wins weightlifting silver at Asmita Khelo India Women’s League

Yuvika Dhir is a Class 9 student of Police DAV Public School in Jalandhar.

2 min readJan 10, 2026 06:11 PM IST

Dhir has already established herself as a promising name in Indian women’s strength sports. (Express Photo)

Jalandhar girl Yuvika Dhir, a Class 9 student of Police DAV Public School, has won a silver medal at the prestigious Asmita Khelo India Women’s League. Competing in the +77 kg weightlifting category, Dhir delivered an impressive performance with a 50 kg snatch and a 61 kg clean and jerk. The tournament was held at Sunam in Sangrur district on January 7.

Dhir has already established herself as a promising name in Indian women’s strength sports. She is a National Gold Medallist in Powerlifting and has consistently excelled at district, state, and national-level competitions. After making a mark in powerlifting, she successfully transitioned to weightlifting, where she continued her winning streak with multiple podium finishes.

Dhir’s notable victories include gold medals at Kheda Watan Punjab Di 2024 (District Level), DAV Sports District Games 2025-26, District School Games 2025-26 in both weightlifting and powerlifting, State DAV Sports Games 2025-26, and the Chandigarh State Weightlifting Championship 2024-25, along with the silver medal at the Asmita Khelo India Women’s League.

Currently, Dhir is undergoing professional training under Coach Sarabjit Singh Kanda, an ex-international player and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award holder.

“With her unwavering determination, disciplined training, and strong support system, Yuvika Dhir continues to raise the bar for young athletes. Her journey stands as an inspiration for aspiring sportspersons across Punjab and the nation, proving that age is no barrier to excellence when talent meets hard work and dedication,” said her coach.

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