First IPS Officer to Win Gold at Commonwealth Powerlifting | 15 Oct 2024

Source: IE 

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.

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