Madhura Kar

Event Description

Madhura Kar is a 17-year-old Indian powerlifter from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, who achieved international stardom by becoming a World Champion in August 2026. Competing in the Sub-Junior Women's 52 kg category at the IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa, she pulled off a historic clean sweep. Despite weighing in at just 49.35 kg, she dominated the competition to win four gold medals across the Squat (107.5 kg), Bench Press (60 kg), Deadlift (125 kg), and Overall Total (292.5 kg) events.

Summary

Before conquering the global stage, Madhura established her dominance at home by winning consecutive National Powerlifting Championships in 2024 and 2025, alongside a National Bench Press title in early 2026. She also proved her caliber at the continental level by securing a silver medal at the Asian Powerlifting Championship in China.

Award Details

World Sub-Junior Classic Champion