Draft:Muhammed Saam Anwar
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 2004 Payyannur, Kerala, India |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
| Event | 120 kg category |
Muhammed Saam Anwar (born 2004) is an Indian powerlifter and strength coach. He gained recognition after winning the gold medal at the Asian University Powerlifting Championship 2024 in Hong Kong, becoming the first Malayali to achieve this feat. He represents India and his university team in national and international competitions.
Career
[edit]Saam began competing in powerlifting as a teenager. In 2024, he represented India at the Asian University Powerlifting Championship in Hong Kong, where he won the gold medal in the 120 kg category. His victory was reported by regional Malayalam newspapers.[2]
In 2025, he lifted a total of 827.5 kg (Squat: 352.5 kg, Bench Press: 182.5 kg, Deadlift: 292.5 kg) at the All India Inter-University Powerlifting Championship held in Kashmir.
Major Achievements
[edit]- 🥇 1st Place – Asian University Powerlifting Championship 2024 (Hong Kong) – 120 kg category
- 🥇 1st Place – South India Powerlifting Championship 2024
- 🥉 3rd Place – National Senior Equipped Powerlifting Championship 2024
- 🏆 Gold – All India Inter University Powerlifting Championship 2025 (827.5 kg total)
Recognition
[edit]He was awarded the Youngest Achiever of the Year by the Rotary Club of Chennai in 2024 for his outstanding contribution to Indian powerlifting.
Personal Life
[edit]Saam is from Payyannur, Kerala. He studies Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai. He is also a certified strength coach and offers online and in-person training under the brand "AJ Barbells".
References
[edit]- ^ "ഏഷ്യന് സര്വകലാശാല പവര്ലിഫ്റ്റിംഗില് മലയാളി തിളക്കമായി സാം അന്വര്". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "ഏഷ്യൻ സർവകലാശാല പവറ്ലിഫ്റ്റിങ്ങിൽ മലയാളി തിളക്കം" (in Malayalam). Malayalam regional daily. 2024.
Saam Anwar, first Malayali to win gold in Asian University Powerlifting Championship, Hong Kong.
External Links
[edit]- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/saaamanwar?igsh=MTlzdW93d25jNDhncw== ) – Official account