Powerlifting champion Sk. Sadia Almas from Mangalagiri in Guntur district gained three gold and one bronze within the Asian Equipped Powerlifting Championship, held in Kerala’s Alappuzha between May 1 and 6. Her father/coach Sk. Samdani stated in a press launch on Saturday that Sadia Almas gained gold in Squat-190kg, Deadlift-160 Kg and grand total-427.5 kg other than successful bronze in bench press-77.5 kg. She set a brand new report by lifting Squat-190 kg, he stated. On this event, A.P. State Powerlifting Association president Prabhakar, secretary Suryanarayana and others congratulated each Sadia and Samdani.
