The Department of Physical Education, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru Campus, hosted the District Bench Press Championship 2026, on 10th and 11th October 2026.
The championship was graced by the chief guest, Mr Satish Kumar Kudroli, president, Powerlifting India, Ekalavya awardee, international category 1 referee, honarary secretary Karanataka State Powrlifting Association, and Mr, Jayaram Shetty, Treasurer, Karanata State Powerlifting Association, international category 2 referee.
Out of total 250 competitors approximately 100 were from Amrita, bagging the overall team championship award including several individual awards.
A phenomenally successful event, a first at Amrita Bangalore garnered praises from both the chief guests, the presidents of powerlifting association.
District Bench Press Championship 2026, a very meticulously organized event was the result of the hardwork of Mr. Ramakrishnan and the assistant coach at Amrita, Mr. Srikanth, an alumnus of Amritapuri campus. Mr. Srikanth is strength and conditioning trainer and power lifting coach at Amrita Bangalore.
