| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (2008-10-25) 25 October 2008 |
| Education | Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Coached by | Ravi Kumar Katulu |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | Snatch: 60 kg (2023) Clean & Jerk: 75 kg (2024) Total: 135 kg AYR (2024) |
Jyoshna Sabar (born 25 October 2008) is an Indian weightlifter.[1] She broke the Asian Youth Record at the 2024 Asian Youth Championships, lifting a total of 135 kg in the 40 kg category.[2]
Early life
Sabar was born in a remote village, Pekata, in Gajapati district, Odisha to Kirtan Sabar and Gachameri Sabar. The teaching staff of her school recognized her sporting potential.[3]
Sabar was selected to join the TENVIC Sports Weightlifting High Performance Centre in 2018, and simultaneously pursued her education at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences.[3]
Career
Sabar trains under Ravi Kumar Katulu at the TENVIC High Performance Centre in Bhubaneswar.[4] Sabar has won several medals at the state and national levels.[3] While winning gold in the 40 kg category at the 2023 Khelo India Youth Games, she set a new National Record of 60 kg in the snatch.[5]
In May 2023, the Talent Identification and Development Committee of the Khelo India initiative selected Sabar as one of the weightlifters to be designated a Khelo India Athlete, thereby receiving support for training and in competitions.[6]
Sabar won a bronze (overall) and a silver (snatch) at the 2023 Youth World Weightlifting Championships in the 40 kg event.[7]
Sabar won two silvers (overall and snatch) at the 2024 Youth World Weightlifting Championships in the 40 kg event.[8]
Major results
| Year | Venue | Weight | Snatch (kg) | Clean & Jerk (kg) | Total | Rank |
| Youth World Championships | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Lima, Peru | 40 kg | 56 | 72 | 128 | 3 [9] |
| 2024 | Lima, Peru | 40 kg | 56 | 69 | 125 | 2 [8] |
| 2023 |  Durrës, Albania | 40 kg | 53 | 62 | 115 | 3 [10] |
| Asian Youth Championships | ||||||
| 2024 |  Doha, Qatar | 40 kg | 60 | 75 | 135 AYR | 1[2] |
| 2023 |  New Delhi, India | 40 kg | 55 | 64 | 119 | 3 [11] |
| Commonwealth Youth Championships | ||||||
| 2024 |  Suva, Fiji | 40 kg | 58 | 65 | 123 | 1 [12] |
| 2023 | Greater Noida, India | 40 kg | 52 | 64 | 116 | 1 [13] |
| Khelo India Youth Games | ||||||
| 2023 | Chennai, India | 40 kg | 60 | 70 | 130 | 1 [14] |
| IWLF National Weightlifting Championships | ||||||
| 2024 | Nagrota Bagwan, India | 40 kg | 56 | 64 | 120 | 1 [15] |
| 2023 | Itanagar, India | 40 kg | 58 | 71 | 129 | 1 [16] |
| IWLF National Youth Championships | ||||||
| 2022-23 | Nagercoil, India | 40 kg | 53 | 71 | 124 | 1 [17] |
Awards and honours
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rashtriya Bal Puraskar | Highest civilian honour for children | Won | [18] |
References
- "Jyoshna Sabar". International Weightlifting Federation. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- "Asian Y&J Weightlifting C'ships: Jyoshna Sabar breaks Asian Youth record". 19 December 2024.
- "14-year-old Jyoshna Sabar makes India proud with IWF bronze medal". Gram Vikas. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- Savkoor, Tanya (23 May 2024). "Meet Preetismita Bhoi, 15YO Weightlifter Scripts New World Record". She The People. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- "Megha Aher, Jyoshna Sabar Set National Records In Weightlifting". Outlook India. 26 January 2024. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- "Weightlifting Induction Notification" (PDF). Khelo India. 4 May 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- "Jyoshna Sabar in 40 kg and L Dhanush in 49 kg weight category won bronze medals during 2023 IWF youth world weightlifting championships". Indian Weightlifting Federation. 27 March 2023. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- Oliver, Brian (23 May 2024). "World record and four medals for India's team of debutants". International Weightlifting Federation. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- "2025 Youth World Weightlifting Championships Results". International Weightlifting Federation. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- "2023 Youth World Weightlifting Championships Results". International Weightlifting Federation. 25 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- "2023 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships Results". International Weightlifting Federation. 5 August 2023. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- "2024 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships Youth Results" (PDF). Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation. 24 September 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- "2023 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships Youth Results" (PDF). Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- "Result Book - Khelo India Youth Games Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Indian Weightlifting Federation. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- "Opening Day of IWLF National Weightlifting Championships 2024-25". Indian Weightlifting Federation. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- "Result Book - IWLF National Weightlifting Championships" (PDF). Indian Weightlifting Federation. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- "Result Book - IWLF National Youth Weightlifting Championships 2022-23" (PDF). Indian Weightlifting Federation. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- "Complete list of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025". The Hindu. 27 December 2025. ISSN 0971-751X.