A gold medalist powerlifter of the 'Junior National Games' in the Indian state of Rajasthan died after a 270 kg weight fell on her neck during practice.
According to Indian media reports, the video of 17-year-old female powerlifter Yashthika Acharya's death in the gym is circulating on various social media platforms.
Gold medalist Yashthika Acharya suffered a fractured neck when a 270 kg weight fell from her hands and landed on her neck, police officials said.
According to the police officials, the deceased's trainer also sustained minor injuries in the tragic accident, the family did not apply for registration of the case, the body was handed over to the relatives after the post-mortem.
Yashthika Acharya had achieved many achievements in her short career, her death caused a wave of mourning in the sports circles.
