The Biz Reporter
Srinagar, Nov 20: Kashmir’s celebrated international powerlifter Fardeem Hussain has been appointed Captain of Team India for the upcoming World Powerlifting Championship 2025, scheduled to be held in Italy on November 25. The 22-year-old athlete continues to script history as one of the most accomplished powerlifters emerging from Jammu and Kashmir.
Hussain shot to global prominence last year after clinching three gold medals at the World Powerlifting Championship 2024 in Bangkok, becoming the first powerlifter from Jammu and Kashmir to achieve such an extraordinary milestone. His remarkable performance firmly secured his position for future international events, culminating in his captaincy for the 2025 championship.
“I recently got the call for participation in the World Championship. What was surprising for me is that I am going to lead the team of powerlifters from India this season. Right now, I am preparing for the championship and I hope for bagging gold again,” Hussain said.
He described leading the national contingent as both an honour and a responsibility. “Representing India at global stages has always been my dream. Leading the team on the world stage is a responsibility I carry with full heart and discipline. This year is about pushing limits, breaking records, and bringing the title home for India,” he added.
Hussain’s career at the national level has been equally impressive. He holds the titles of National Powerlifting Champion and North India Champion, along with multiple State and District Championship wins. His consistent performance across various competitive tiers has cemented his reputation as one of India’s top powerlifting talents.
Sharing details of his preparation, Hussain said he has been training intensively for the past six months. “Apart from gym, I have been taking care of my diet. I know that the competition is tough but my coach and mentor Ishtiyaq Ahmad Khan has been constantly motivating me to bag gold in the championship,” he said.
Not limiting his efforts to personal achievements, Hussain is also grooming upcoming athletes. “I am currently mentoring a few students who too will participate in the national competition in the coming year,” he said.
As the countdown to the World Powerlifting Championship 2025 begins, all eyes are now on Fardeem Hussain, who hopes to bring more glory to India—and to Kashmir—on the global stage.
