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This 40-year-old mother is defying limits as a powerlifting champion

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Inspiring women

Rajasthan’s Anita Rathi is writing history with her extraordinary achievements. 
 

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Anita Rathi

Anita Rathi, from Barmer, Rajasthan, is an international powerlifting athlete. She has won numerous medals in state-level and international competitions. 
 

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Pursuing a career after 20 years of marriage

It is remarkable that Anita joined a gym after 20 years of her marriage. In 2022, she ventured into powerlifting for the first time. 
 

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An achiever

Initially, Anita competed in powerlifting competitions in Bharatpur and Alwar, securing a spot in the top 5. 
 

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US international powerlifting championship

In November 2023, she was selected for an international tournament and competed in the powerlifting bench press competition held in Texas. 
 

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Future dreams

Anita’s next aim is to win a gold medal at the Asia Pacific Championships in Norway in 2025. Her husband works in marketing. They are parents to three children.

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