Keyaa Banerji wins silver at World Junior Powerlifting Championships

Indian powerlifter Keyaa Banerji secured a silver medal in the Junior Women’s 47kg category at the 2026 IPF Sub-Junior and Junior World Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa. Banerji achieved a standout 140kg deadlift, which was more than three times her body weight of 45.70kg.

Following her athletic success, Banerji reported facing significant online harassment. In a social media post, she detailed experiencing sexual harassment, identity impersonation, and the use of AI-generated images that morphed her face and body. She also noted disturbing commentary regarding her ethnicity, ancestry, and caste.