{"id":15066,"date":"2026-02-27T12:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15066"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:25:00","slug":"50-year-old-santosh-kale-wins-bronze-at-maharashtra-powerlifting-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15066","title":{"rendered":"50-Year-Old Santosh Kale Wins Bronze at Maharashtra Powerlifting Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Shines at\u00a0Maharashtra Powerlifting Championship<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Practice makes the man perfect\u2019 \u2013 this is the mantra for the 50-year-old Santosh Kale, who won the bronze medal at the Maharashtra Powerlifting Championship in Mumbai held on February 21 and 22.<\/p>\n<p>Following an exercise routine since a very young age, Kale took powerlifting seriously at the age of 45. \u201cI always enjoyed doing exercise, but because of the office hours, I could not get involved in any professional sports. However, one thing that I followed strictly was my exercise routine. I exercised at any cost,\u201d explained Kale, who is the office superintendent at Solapur Forest Division.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Based in Solapur, Kale has spent the majority of his service years at the Pune division forest office till the last year. \u201cPune, being a developed city, has nice infrastructure for sports. In Solapur, it is still in the process of development. I go to the gym regularly in Solapur, but I miss my routine in Pune. Before the tournament, I trained in Pune,\u201d added Kale, who lifted weights of above 400 kg (combined in squat, bench press and deadlift).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Kale\u2019s podium finish brings pride to the Solapur Forest Division and highlights his strong performance in the state-level event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI thank Ashish Thakare, Conservator of Forest, Kulraj Singh, Deputy Conservator of Forest, Solapur Forest, Amol Thorat, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Pune, and Ashutosh Shendge, Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), Pune. Their support played a key role in my success,\u201d added Kale.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Message for youngsters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is often observed that youngsters who go to the gym attempt to lift more weight, which causes them injuries. \u201cWeight should be increased step by step and under proper guidance. A sudden increase in weight will invite injuries. For example, if you are lifting 5 kg, you must first practice lifting 5 kg regularly, then slowly increase the weight by 1.5 kg and 2.5 kg, respectively,\u201d advised Kale.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weightlifting and Powerlifting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Powerlifting focuses on maximum strength in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, while weightlifting (Olympic lifting) emphasises explosive speed, technical precision, and overhead mobility through the snatch, clean &amp; jerk. Powerlifters aim for raw strength, often resulting in a larger, bulkier build. 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