Sairaj Pardeshi

Pardeshi was born in Manmad, Maharashtra. His father works as a scrap dealer. His rise from humble beginnings to becoming a Commonwealth champion has been described as an inspiring story of perseverance.^[2]

At the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships held in Ahmedabad, Pardeshi won gold in the junior men's 88 kg category. He lifted a total of 348 kg, comprising a snatch of 157 kg and a clean & jerk of 191 kg, setting new junior Commonwealth records. His total was also higher than the senior gold-winning tally.^[3][4]

In 2024 he won the gold medal at the 2024 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in Doha, lifting a total of 310 kg (snatch and clean & jerk combined).^[5]