New Delhi, March 1 -- Powerlifting, a sport struggling to be on India's radar, has a few aspirants who relentlessly pursue it in the nation, and Bengal's Aditi Nandy is one of them.

Three years ago, Aditi clinched a silver medal in the 48-52 kg bodyweight category at the National Powerlifting Championship held at the Din Dayal Indoor Stadium in Surat.

With echoes of the past resonating at the venue, she recently returned to Surat to push her case in the Open Asian Powerlifting Championship 2025. She ended the tournament with a silver medal around her neck.

In the past three years, Aditi has been balancing her work life while pursuing her undying passion for powerlifting. Aditi's coach, Jason Martin, a powerlifting champion, has accommo...