Events: Powerlifting (49kg)CWG Record: First time participantMajor Achievements:
World Para Powerlifting Championships : Bronze (2021 Tbilisi, Georgia)- Para Asian Games: Bronze (2018 Jakarta)
Parmjeet Kumar will head to the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow as one of India’s biggest medal hopes in para powerlifting. Competing in the men’s up to 49kg category, the Punjab lifter has earned his place in the seven-member Indian para powerlifting squad through consistent international performances and a strong world ranking.A pioneer in Indian para powerlifting, Paramjeet created history in 2021 by becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the World Para Powerlifting Championships. His bronze medal in Tbilisi, Georgia marked a watershed moment for the sport in India.Paramjeet’s journey has been one of perseverance. Affected by polio in both legs at the age of two, he turned adversity into motivation and gradually rose through the ranks with years of dedication and hard work. Before his world championship breakthrough, he had already announced himself on the continental stage by winning a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Para Games.The 2024 Paris Paralympics provided another milestone in his career. He qualified for his maiden Paralympic Games and finished eighth in the men’s up to 49kg event after successfully lifting 150kg in his opening attempt.Over the last two seasons, Paramjeet has continued to strengthen his credentials by winning medals at the Asia-Oceania Championships, setting national records and maintaining a place among the world’s leading lifters in the 49kg division. His silver medal with a 177kg lift at the Asia-Oceania Open Championships further underlined his consistency at the highest level.As he prepares for his Commonwealth Games debut, Paramjeet carries the weight of expectation as India’s most decorated para powerlifter. With his experience, resilience and proven ability to perform on the biggest stages, the trailblazer will be aiming to add a Commonwealth Games medal to his growing list of achievements.
