Girl powerlifter killed after 270 kg barbell falls on her neck in training

Yashtika Acharya, a 17-year-old Junior National Games gold medallist in powerlifting, died after a 270 kg weightlifting rod fell on her neck during training in Bikaner. The incident occurred on Tuesday at a local gym, reported NDTV.




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