An eight-year-old deadlifter Arshia Goswami has become an internet sensation because of her videos, where she can be seen lifting heavy weights without flinching
Arshia's name was registered in the India Book of Records in December 2021 for becoming the youngest deadlifter by lifting 45 kg weight at the age of six
Arshia has become famous on Instagram via her page named fit_arshia, which has more than 3.5 lakh followers. She regularly posts videos where she can be seen deadlifting weights of 60 kg and more
Arshia's father who manages her Instagram account had once mentioned in a caption that her inspiration is Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu. The caption read, "I love weightlifting and enjoy it a lot. Today I am the youngest weightlifter in the country. I am inspired by Mirabai Chanu and tomorrow when I grow up, I too want to win a gold medal for India."
Arshia can also be seen practising taekwondo and powerlifting in some of her videos
Here are some videos of Arshia Goswami showcasing her weightlifting prowess
Arshia Goswami lifts weights at lightning speed. In this video, she could be seen lifting weights within a second
Arshia's fans keep showing love and support for her videos. When she posted her video of lifting 60 kg, Instagram users commented, "Braveness in ur eyes always make me inspired", “Outstanding Performance" and more encouraging comments for the young powerlifter
In 2022, Arshia's name was included in the Asia Book of Records for becoming the youngest athlete to do overhead squats while carrying a weight of 35.8 kgs
Arshia often posts videos of rigorous training routines. Here is a glimpse