{
  "id": 14020445,
  "title": "Three Women Powerlifters Selected For World Powerlifting Championship 2026 In Punjab, Receive ₹10,000 Each From Vijay Tarun Mandal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/three-women-powerlifters-selected-for-world-powerlifting-championship",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T17:25:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/three-women-powerlifters-selected-for-world-powerlifting-championship-2026-in-punjab-receive-10000-each-from-vijay-tarun-mandal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three young powerlifters from Kalyan have been chosen to represent India at the World Powerlifting Championship set to take place in Batala, Punjab from December 3 to 6, 2026. Vijay Tarun Mandal, based in Rambaug, honoured the athletes after their impressive performance at the national level. In recognition of their accomplishments, Mandal held a felicitation ceremony and presented each of the three athletes, Netra Phadke, Anjali Bhilware, and Devika Paul, with a financial award of ₹10,000. The funds were intended to help the athletes prepare for the international competition and to encourage their dedication to their sport. Shiv Sena (UBT) city chief Bala Parab contributed to the ceremony, presenting the financial assistance to the talented young women. Vijay Salvi, head of Vijay Tarun Mandal, explained that the gesture aimed to support the determination and hard work of the athletes, inspiring them to bring pride to the country. The athletes expressed their gratitude for the recognition, stating that it would motivate them to perform better at the World Powerlifting Championship. Their selection has brought pride to Kalyan, highlighting the determination of local athletes to excel beyond the national level. As the championship approaches, the three powerlifters will strive to convert their national success into a strong international performance.",
  "summary": "Kalyan: Three young powerlifters from Kalyan have earned a place on the international stage after their strong performances at the national level secured them selection for the World Powerlifting Championship scheduled to be held in Batala, Punjab, from December 3 to 6, 2026. Three Athletes Selected For Championship Recognising their achievement, Vijay Tarun Mandal, based in Rambaug, organised a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}