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A tragic incident occurred in Bikaner, Rajasthan, where 17-year-old Yashtika Acharya, a Junior National Games gold medal- Junior National Games , lost her life after a 270kg barbell fell on her neck during training. The accident took place on Tuesday in the gym while her trainer was instructing her to lift the heavy weight. As a result, Yashtika’s neck was broken, and despite being rushed to the hospital, she was declared dead.
The trainer, who was present at the time of the accident, sustained minor injuries but was not seriously hurt. The police, led by Naya Shahar SHO Vikram Tiwari, reported that Yashtika’s family has not filed any complaints regarding the incident, and after the post-mortem examination, her body was returned to her family on Wednesday.
Powerlifting, a strength sport, involves three attempts to lift maximum weights in the squat, bench press, and deadlift categories. Although it is not an Olympic sport, it remains a competitive and dangerous discipline.
This devastating event has left the sports community in shock and mourning. Yashtika had already achieved significant success in her career, and her untimely death has deeply affected those in the powerlifting world. The incident, reminiscent of other rare fatalities in sports, brings attention to the inherent risks involved in high-intensity physical training. Notably, in 2014, Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes tragically died after being struck by a bouncer during a match.
video ; 17-year-old Yashtika Acharya
A video of the incident has surfaced online, but due to its disturbing content, viewers are strongly advised to exercise caution before watching
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