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First IPS Officer to Win Gold at Commonwealth Powerlifting
- 15 Oct 2024
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In an extraordinary accomplishment, IPS officer Anita Roy, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Puducherry, has become the first IPS officer to secure a gold medal at the Commonwealth International Classic Bench Press Competition, 2024.
- About:
- The championships took place in Sun City, South Africa in October 2024.
- It is organised by the Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation and is affiliated with the International Powerlifting Federation.
- Its aim is to foster and promote high-quality, drug-free powerlifting events at the Commonwealth International level.
- The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF):
- It is the global governing body for the sport of powerlifting. Established in 1972, the IPF includes member federations from over 100 countries.
- It is officially recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations.
