National-level boxer Priyanka Sharma is training hard for the Olympics

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National-level boxer Priyanka Sharma got married seven years ago but that didn’t stop her from participating in competitions. Just one-and-half-month after delivering her baby girl, she was back with her punching gloves for training. After she lost her father at the age of 12, Priyanka’s elder brother motivated her to train in boxing and taekwondo. She won accolades in bodybuilding and dead lifts too. From a shy girl from Haryana to a boxer of national repute, the journey of Priyanka is an inspiring one.

She moved to Ludhiana post her marriage. Priyanka is now training to compete for the Olympics. She won a silver medal at a national-level boxing competition and has represented India internationally in taekwondo. This year on January 26, she won gold for her state.

What does fitness mean to you?

Fitness for me is making today better and preparing for tomorrow.

Lockdown woes

Well, since my husband and I are gym trainers, our business has taken a hit by the pandemic. But, we have started giving online training classes. Things are looking up now. We had to start from scratch as we did not have equipment. We managed with a wooden rod with six to seven bricks tied to each end. We did shoulder-presses and dead lifts with it.

The best part…

Staying fit and healthy also make you look younger. I feel the best thing of being an athlete is that people cannot guess my true age.

Fitness accessories that you cannot work out without?

My feet are my accessory. I can manage to do CrossFit training in do gaj ki jagah, if nothing else.

What do you enjoy the most while training?

Dead lift and push-ups.

Diet chart

I count my calories and calculate the exact ratio of calories, protein and carbs for each meal.

Your cheat meal would be…

Golgappe. I craved for it during my pregnancy and even after that.

Which exercise you haven’t tried yet?

Split jumping, where you first jump and then land on the ground with a split.

Who is your inspiration?

My husband Ravi Gautam for he supported me. He left his well-established business to be by my side. He motivates me when I doubt myself.

One desire?

To participate in the Olympics and hopefully win a medal for India. Also, I wish to open my own gym some day to motivate girls.

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