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This special report features the inspiring story of Delhi Police Constable Sonika Yadav, who won a bronze medal at the All India Police Weightlifting event in Andhra Pradesh while seven months pregnant. Sonika, who lifted a combined weight of 145 kilograms, said, 'I don't want pregnancy to be taken as a setback or something that stops women from doing something. It is normal and I wanted to set an example'. Serving in the force since 2014, she carefully balanced her rigorous training with medical supervision, with the full support of her family and the Delhi Police. Her remarkable achievement has sparked conversations about the possibilities for pregnant women in professional sports and has made her a symbol of strength and resilience, proving that motherhood and ambition can go hand in hand.
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00:00Let's turn from what we call a good news today's story.
00:03Delhi police constable Sonika Yadav has scripted an inspiring chapter in Indian sport.
00:08At seven months pregnant, she's won a bronze medal at the All India Police Weightlifting in Andhra Pradesh.
00:14Competing against top athletes, she lifted a combined weight of 145 kilograms.
00:20Take a look at tonight's good news story.
00:30At seven months pregnant, most women slow down.
00:37But Delhi police constable Sonika Yadav chose resilience.
00:42Her story isn't just about powerlifting, it is about lifting limits.
00:46Serving in Delhi police since 2014, Sonika balanced duty with her passion for powerlifting.
01:04This year, she trained carefully under the medical supervision with the full support of her husband and family.
01:10Every rep, every lift. A balance between strength and safety.
01:16And the result, a bronze medal at the All India Police Weightlifting Cluster held in Andhra Pradesh.
01:22Not just Sonika.
01:52Not just Sonika's family, a police family was also full support.
01:56Delhi police is the same as my family.
01:58So, the concern that my family has shown me, all of the people of Delhi police have shown me.
02:04And I just said, look, I can't run away from this spirit next year.
02:07There is no such thing. You have to take it. You have to take it.
02:10It is on your own side.
02:11So, I also convinced them that I am not going to push my limits.
02:18From Delhi's lanes to the national stage, Sonika Yadav carries more than 145 kilos.
02:29She carries hope that motherhood and ambition can coexist.
02:33That uniform strength can also be tender.
02:36Bureau Report, India Today.
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