Durgapur, India, June 28, 2023 - Sima Dutta Chatterjee made history today by becoming the first Indian woman to win gold at the Asian Pacific African Combined Equipped & Classic Powerlifting and Benchpress Championship.
Chatterjee, who hails from Durgapur, India, won the gold medal in the equipped bench press 69kg category M1. She also won a bronze medal in the classic powerlifting championship.
Chatterjee's performance was a major breakthrough for Indian powerlifting. She lifted 130kg in the bench press, which was a new personal best and set a new national record in the category.
"I am so happy to have won the gold medal," Chatterjee said. "This is a dream come true for me. I have been working hard for this for many years, and it is finally paying off."
Chatterjee's win is a major inspiration for other Indian women who are interested in powerlifting. She is a role model for young women who are looking to break into the sport.
"I hope my win will inspire other Indian women to take up powerlifting," Chatterjee said. "It is a great sport, and it is a great way to stay fit and healthy."
Chatterjee's win is also a major boost for Indian powerlifting. It shows that India is a force to be reckoned with in the sport.
"I am confident that India will continue to produce world-class powerlifters in the future," Chatterjee said. "We have a lot of talent in India, and I am excited to see what the future holds for Indian powerlifting."
Chatterjee's win is a major achievement for her, for Indian powerlifting, and for women's empowerment. She is an inspiration to us all.
