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Joshita wins gold in powerlifting
In Short
Siddhartha Academy CSE student Koganti Joshita wins the gold medal in the 84kg+ category at the South India Powerlifting Championship 2026.
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Joshita showing her medal
Vijayawada: Koganti Joshita, a third-year B Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) student of Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University) here, has won gold medal in Women’s 84 kg+ category at South India Powerlifting Championship 2026 (Equipped and Classic), representing Andhra Pradesh.
Joshita showcased exceptional strength and sporting excellence by recording an impressive total lift of 395 kg. Her performance comprised 162.5 kg in Squat, 77.5 kg in Bench Press and 155 kg in Deadlift. Her achievement reflects her dedication, disciplined training, perseverance and commitment to powerlifting. Her success has brought recognition to the university and Andhra Pradesh at the South Indian-level championship.
Siddhartha Academy of General and Technical Education President M Rajayya, Secretary P Lakshmana Rao and Treasurer S Venkateswara Rao congratulated Joshita on her remarkable achievement.
University Vice-Chancellor Dr P Venkateswara Rao, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr AV Ratna Prasad, Registrar Prof M Ravichand, Physical Directors P Raghu and Laxmi Sowjanya also appreciated her outstanding performance and hard work.
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