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Sudhir (Para-powerlifter) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 2 min read

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Date of birth27 October 1994

Age28 (as of 2022)

BirthplaceSonipat, Haryana, India

ProfessionPara-powerlifter; Farmer; Coach

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

Sudhir (Para-powerlifter) Biography

Indian heavyweight para-powerlifter Sudhir rose from Sonipat, Haryana, to international success, claiming gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Early life and background
Sudhir was born on 27 October 1994 in Sonipat (also spelled Sonepat), Haryana. He grew up in the same town and is Indian by nationality. He developed a physical impairment due to polio at the age of four. Despite this challenge, he went on to pursue sport and farming as part of his professional life.

Career
Sudhir began practising powerlifting professionally in 2013. He made his international debut at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia, where he won a gold medal competing in the 80 kg category. The same year, at national para powerlifting championships, he earned the title “Strong Man of India” at the 17th Senior and 12th Junior National Para Powerlifting Championships.

He continued to rise through the ranks under the guidance of coach JP Singh. Sudhir later took up a role as a senior coach with the Government of Haryana, combining competitive work with coaching responsibilities.

Sudhir’s most prominent achievement to date came at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Competing in the men’s heavyweight para-powerlifting event, he lifted 208 kg on his first attempt and 212 kg on his second. Although his third attempt at 217 kg was unsuccessful, his performance earned him the gold medal. He won on the basis of points, finishing with a total of 134.5 points and edging out Nigeria’s Ikechukwu Obichukwu, who finished on 133.6 points.

Public profile
The 2022 Commonwealth Games victory brought Sudhir national attention. His achievement was recognised by public figures, and his win was commemorated by the Sports Authority of India. In media interviews following the competition, Sudhir spoke about his preparation and celebratory plans, saying he intended to enjoy some time in London after the event.

Personal life
Sudhir is unmarried. In addition to his sporting career, he is described as a farmer by profession. His physical appearance is noted as having black hair and black eyes. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Latest updates
As of 2022 Sudhir was 28 years old and celebrated for winning a historic gold medal in para-powerlifting at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. He continues to be involved in the sport both as an athlete and as a coach in Haryana.

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Commonwealth Games – Men’s Heavyweight Para-powerlifting

Gold medalist; lifted 208 kg and 212 kg in successful attempts, finished with 134.5 points to win gold at Birmingham 2022.

2022
Asian Para Games – 80 kg category

Made international debut and won a gold medal in Indonesia.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Gold medalist in men’s heavyweight para-powerlifting at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (Birmingham)
  2. Gold medal at the 2018 Asian Para Games in the 80 kg category
  3. Earner of the title “Strong Man of India” at the 17th Senior and 12th Junior National Para Powerlifting Championships
  4. Senior coach with the Government of Haryana
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