Imphal,Manipur – Manipur powerlifter Maibam Gulubi has won a gold medal in the Junior Women’s 57 kg category at the 2026 Asian Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championships held in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Representing India, Gulubi competed in the continental championship conducted from September 21 to 27 in Istanbul. She was part of the Indian team in the Junior Women’s 57 kg division.
The championship brought together powerlifters from across Asia in both classic and equipped bench press categories.
The achievement earned congratulations from Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who praised the athlete for her performance on the international stage. In a social media message, the Chief Minister said the gold medal had brought pride to both Manipur and the country.
Gulubi had travelled from Imphal earlier this month as part of the Indian contingent for the Asian championship in Türkiye. Her victory marks a significant achievement for Indian powerlifting at the continental level
