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Tragic Accident Claims Life of Young Powerlifter

2/21/2025

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Seventeen-year-old powerlifter Yashtika Acharya from Rajasthan, India, faced a heartbreaking tragedy when a 270kg barbell fell on her neck during a squat attempt at the gym. Despite her trainer's swift actions and urgent medical help, she could not be saved, leaving witnesses in shock and mourning the loss of a promising athlete.

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Seventeen-year-old powerlifter Yashtika Acharya from Rajasthan, India, faced a heartbreaking tragedy when a 270kg barbell fell on her neck during a squat attempt at the gym. Despite her trainer's swift actions and urgent medical help, she could not be saved, leaving witnesses in shock and mourning the loss of a promising athlete.