Powerlifting champion dies after 270kg rod falls on neck
A 17-year-old power-lifter, Yashtika Acharya, passed away during training in Bikaner, Rajasthan, as a 270kg rod fell on her neck. The incident, which occurred under her trainer's supervision, resulted in fatal injuries and her subsequent death, deeply impacting the sporting community. Following the incident, Acharya was rushed to hospital where medical staff pronounced her dead. The SHO reported that the accident occurred whilst her trainer was supervising her weight-lifting session. The trainer sustained minor injuries in the incident.
A 17-year-old power-lifter, Yashtika Acharya, passed away during training in Bikaner, Rajasthan, as a 270kg rod fell on her neck. The incident, which occurred under her trainer's supervision, resulted in fatal injuries and her subsequent death, deeply impacting the sporting community. Following the incident, Acharya was rushed to hospital where medical staff pronounced her dead. The SHO reported that the accident occurred whilst her trainer was supervising her weight-lifting session. The trainer sustained minor injuries in the incident.
