Sairaj Pardeshi
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 2007 (age 17–18) Manmad, Maharashtra, India |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Event | 88 kg |
| Team | India |
Sairaj Pardeshi (born 2007) is an Indian weightlifter who competes in the men's 88 kg category. He is best known for winning the gold medal at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in the junior division.[1]
Early life
Pardeshi was born in Manmad, Maharashtra. His father works as a scrap dealer. His rise from humble beginnings to becoming a Commonwealth champion has been described as an inspiring story of perseverance.[2]
Career
At the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships held in Ahmedabad, Pardeshi won gold in the junior men's 88 kg category. He lifted a total of 348 kg, comprising a snatch of 157 kg and a clean & jerk of 191 kg, setting new junior Commonwealth records. His total was also higher than the senior gold-winning tally.[3][4]
In 2024 he won the gold medal at the 2024 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in Doha, lifting a total of 310 kg (snatch and clean & jerk combined).[5]
References
- ^ From helping father with picking up scrap to picking up gold at CWC; Maha boy Sairaj Pardeshi
- ^ "Meet Sairaj Pardeshi, Maharashtra Teenager Who Creates History At Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships". Zee News. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ "From Helping Father Pick Up Scrap To Clinching Weightlifting Gold, Sairaj Pardeshi Scripts History". NDTV Sports. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ "Indian Weightlifters Bag Seven Medals, Set New Records At Commonwealth Championships 2025". The Times of India. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ "India's Sairaj Pardeshi Wins Gold, Sets Junior Record At Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship". The Logical Indian. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.