• MyLove @M
• 19 Feb, 2025

Young Weightlifter Yastika Acharya Dies in Gym Mishap

A tragic accident took place during a routine gym session when 17 year old Yastika Acharya, a junior national gold medallist in weightlifting lost her life. She had big dreams of representing India internationally but a single moment changed everything.

On Wednesday Yastika was following her regular workout routine when she attempted to lift a 270 kg barbell. Unfortunately she lost control and the massive weight fell on her neck causing severe injuries. Unable to withstand the impact, she collapsed on the spot.

The gym trainer who was supervising her training also suffered injuries in the incident. The gym staff immediately rushed Yastika to the nearest hospital but doctors declared her dead on arrival.

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Legal Action

According to SHO Vikram Nayar the family has not filed any complaints and after a post-mortem her body was handed over to the family for final rites.

This unfortunate event has raised concerns about safety measures in gyms and the risks involved in extreme weightlifting.

Key Highlights of the Incident

✔️ Date & Location: Wednesday, Bikaner, Rajasthan.

✔️ Victim: Yastika Acharya, age 17 Junior National Gold Medallist in Weightlifting.

✔️ Cause of Death: Fatal injuries due to a 270 kg barbell accident.

✔️ Trainer’s Condition: Injured but stable.

✔️ Family’s Response: No official complaint filed.