TN woman beats youngsters in powerlifting inspires Anand Mahindra
TN woman beats youngsters in powerlifting
inspires Anand Mahindra
Interestingly an 83 year old Tamil Nadu woman Kittammal V, an 82-year- from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, inspired High-Profile Industrialist Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra in powerlifting journey.
It’s learned that she competed in the ‘Strong Man of South India’ contest, deadlifting 50 kg and securing fifth place against much younger competitors.
Inspired by her grandsons, Kittammal’s strength comes from years of physical labor and a nutritious diet of millet porridge, eggs, and vegetables.
Her story of grit and energy has gone viral, with Mahindra praising her for lifting not just weights, but spirits too.
Kittammal recently was cynosure of eyes at the ‘Strong Man of South India’ contest in Kuniyamuthur, where she competed against 17 women, all under 30. She secured fifth place in the open women’s category by deadlifting 50 kg, a feat inspired by her grandsons Rohith and Rithik, who encouraged her to take up the sport.
Speaking to the media she explained that strength training came naturally to her since she was used to carrying 25 kg rice bags and fetching dozens of pots of water daily. With guidance from grandsons’ guidance, she slowly shifted from household weights to gym training, learning deadlifting techniques over the past month.
Kittammal also credits her lifelong diet for her stamina. She has been eating porridge made of finger millet and pearl millet, eggs, moringa soup, and boiled vegetables since childhood—simple foods she believes fuel her energy and keep her active even at 82.
Netizens were full of admiration and pride as they reacted to Kittammal’s remarkable achievement at the age of 82. Many described her story as nothing short of motivating, calling it a true example of empowerment in action. For them, watching someone defy both age and societal expectations to shine on a global stage was deeply inspiring.
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Several comments highlighted how extraordinary it is for Kittammal to not just participate, but actually win championships in a demanding sport like powerlifting. To many, her determination demonstrated that age is never a limitation when passion and commitment drive you forward. Users pointed out that her courage and perseverance make her a role model, not just for the elderly, but for anyone who doubts their ability to achieve something unconventional.
Netizens felt that her victory, reinforced an important life lesson—that the real obstacles often exist in the mind rather than in external circumstances.
News Edit KV Raman
