Odisha’s Preetismita Bhoi Wins Gold and Sets World Record at Asian Youth Games 2025

Odisha’s rising weightlifting star Preetismita Bhoi has brought glory to India by winning the gold medal in the 44 kg category at the 3rd Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain. The 16-year-old from Dhenkanal not only secured the top podium finish but also created new Asian and World records in the clean and jerk event.

Historic Performance at Bahrain

Preetismita delivered an outstanding performance, lifting a combined total of “158 kg” — including a record-breaking “92 kg in clean and jerk”. Her phenomenal lift set both Asian and World Youth records, making her one of the youngest lifters in history to achieve such a feat at this level. Her triumph adds another golden chapter to India’s weightlifting success story on the international stage.

Training and Early Achievements

Currently training at the “Weightlifting High Performance Centre” in Bhubaneswar’s “Kalinga Stadium”, Preetismita has been steadily building a name for herself in global circuits. Last year, she became the “first Indian female lifter” to win gold in the “40 kg category” at the “World Youth Championships in Peru”, where she had also set a clean and jerk world record. Her consistent performances underline her potential to become one of India’s most decorated athletes in the sport.

Nationwide Recognition and Support

Union Education Minister “Dharmendra Pradhan” congratulated the young champion, lauding her exceptional performance. “Preetismita Bhoi from Dhenkanal, Odisha makes India proud at the 3rd Youth Asian Games 2025 in Bahrain. She bagged gold in the 44 kg category and scripted new Asian and World records with a massive 92 kg lift,” he posted on X, wishing her continued success in representing the nation.

Exam Oriented Facts

• Preetismita Bhoi won gold in the 44 kg category at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 held in Bahrain.
• She set new Asian and World records in clean and jerk with a 92 kg lift.
• Trains at the Weightlifting High Performance Centre, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
• Earlier won gold in the 40 kg category at the 2024 World Youth Championships in Peru.

Rising Symbol of Odisha’s Sporting Prowess

Preetismita’s achievement highlights Odisha’s growing reputation as a hub for sports excellence. Backed by the state’s robust infrastructure and talent development initiatives, her record-breaking performance underscores India’s expanding dominance in youth weightlifting. As she turns 17 next month, the young lifter stands poised to inspire a new generation of athletes determined to make India proud on the world stage.