Payal wins two gold at Asian Oceania Open Championship

Payal from Haryana delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Oceania Open Championship in Bangkok, winning two gold and two silver medals. Trained by the Aditya Mehta Foundation, her success highlights strong grassroots support and India’s growing presence in global sports

Hyderabad: Payal of Haryana, who has trained at the Aditya Mehta Foundation (Hyderabad), delivered an exceptional performance at the Bangkok Asian Oceania Open Championship, bringing pride to the nation with an impressive medal haul.

Having been identified and nurtured by the Foundation from the grassroots level, Payal’s journey is a testament to structured training, resilience and consistent support.

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Competing in the highly competitive 67 kg junior category, which featured participants from five countries with six competitors, Payal won two gold medals in the individual category and two silver medals in total lift.

“This achievement marks yet another proud moment for the Aditya Mehta Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to developing athletes from the grassroots to elite levels,” the AMF media release stated.

The Foundation extended its sincere gratitude to its valued supporters — Gmmco, Invesco, NTT Data Business Solutions and Alcon — whose continued support plays a crucial role in enabling such success stories.

“Payal’s victory stands as an inspiration to young athletes across India and highlights the growing strength of Indian representation in global sporting arenas.”

For the record, the AMF is dedicated to empowering para-athletes through world-class training, infrastructure and holistic support, with a vision to build champions who represent India with pride on the global stage.