Indian powerlifter calls out online sexism after her 140kg deadlift goes viral
By: Global Times | Published: Sep 09, 2026 01:30 PM
“Men would never have to face this.” After Indian powerlifter Keyaa Banerji’s 140kg deadlift at the 2026 IPF Junior Worlds went viral, she said much of the attention focused on her appearance rather than her performance, according to media reports. The 21-year-old, who competed at 45.7kg, called the online treatment …
