Overview
- Sonika Yadav clinched third place at the All India Police Weightlifting Cluster in Andhra Pradesh on October 17.
- She told PTI her combined total of 145 kg was below her usual capacity, which she said kept her and the baby safe.
- Yadav said she discovered her pregnancy during training and continued under a doctor's advice to avoid pushing limits.
- Her family was initially apprehensive, though her husband, coach and doctor ultimately backed her participation.
- The Delhi Police constable with about three years of power-lifting experience said she wants to challenge beliefs that women are physically weak, citing Mary Kom as inspiration.