For Delhi Police Constable Sonika Yadav, the bronze medal she won at the All India Police Weightlifting Cluster 2025-26 in Andhra Pradesh earlier this month was more than just an athletic achievement; it was a triumph of determination and spirit.

The 30-year-old constable from the North District Community Policing Cell lifted a combined total of 145 kg on October 17 to clinch the third spot. What made her victory truly remarkable was that she achieved the feat while being seven months pregnant.

Yadav, who has been participating in power-lifting events for the past three years, said her training and discipline helped her stay both physically and mentally prepared.

''I lifted 145 kilos during my pregnancy, but it was less than my usual capacity. That's why neither my pregnancy nor my chil

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