Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral
Panaji/Taleigao, January 2026: Rajashree Pednekar, a final-year MCom student of DCT’s Srinivassa Sinai Dempo College, delivered a historic performance at the Inter-College Powerlifting Championship 2025–26, organised by Goa University at its Silver Jubilee Hall, Taleigao, from January 14 to 16, 2026.
Competing in the 57 kg weight category, Rajashree not only secured the gold medal but also set a new championship record by lifting a combined total of 307 kg across the three powerlifting disciplines — Squats, Bench Press and Deadlift.
Her exceptional performance continued to shine on the final day of the championship, where she was declared the ‘Strongest Woman of Goa University’, emerging on top among 98 participants representing various colleges across Goa and competing in eight different weight categories.
The achievement was lauded by the Principal of S. S. Dempo College, Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kamat, who congratulated and felicitated Rajashree for her remarkable feat. He assured her of the institution’s full support in pursuing excellence in both academics and sports.
Rajashree’s success stands as a proud moment for S. S. Dempo College and serves as an inspiration for young sportspersons across the state.
