KIIT University Student Aparajita Bhuyan Shines with Bronze Medal in Senior Category at ASMITA Khelo India Women’s National Weightlifting Championship 2024-25
It was a moment of triumph and pride as Aparajita Bhuyan, a postgraduate student in Home Science at KIIT University, made headlines with her remarkable performance at the ASMITA Khelo India Women’s National Weightlifting Championship 2024-25. Competing in the Senior category, Aparajita secured the Bronze Medal, bringing pride to her university and inspiring countless young athletes.
Displaying exceptional strength and technique, Aparajita achieved the following lifts:
- Snatch: 76 kg
- Clean and Jerk: 96 kg
- Total: 172 kg
Her impressive total earned her a well-deserved spot on the podium, standing tall among some of the best weightlifters in the nation.
Speaking after her win, Aparajita expressed her heartfelt gratitude: “I am deeply thankful to Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, for his continuous encouragement and support, which have been pivotal in my success.”
Prof. Achyuta Samanta praised Aparajita for her extraordinary efforts and congratulated her on her success. “Your hard work and passion are a source of inspiration. KIIT is proud to support young athletes like you who continue to make both the university and the nation proud. This is just the beginning of greater achievements,” he said.
Aparajita’s success at the championship underscores the growing impact of women in Indian sports, setting a powerful example for aspiring athletes nationwide.