ISLAMABAD – Pakistani-Australian powerlifter Maryam Nasim, who hadsustained a back injury earlier, defied all odds and secured a bronze medalat the Avia Powerlifting competition on Sunday.

Avia Powerlifting competition, which is being held under PowerliftingAustralian and approved by the International Powerlifting Federation,invites powerlifters from diverse nationalities residing across Australia.Maryam, who won a Silver medal last year, participated in the 63kilogrammes category of the event alongside participants from seven othercountries.

After winning the medal, the powerlifter thanked her parents and her coachin a social media post.Maryam, who hails from Peshawar, is no less than superwoman. She works as abanker at day and follows her passion for powerlifting at night.

The powerlifter currently resides in Australia, where she went to pursuehigher education. She is known to be an expert at deadlifting, squats andbench press. Maryam, who hails from Peshawar, is no less than superwoman.

She works as a banker at day and follows her passion for powerlifting atnight. The powerlifter currently resides in Australia, where she went topursue higher education. She is known to be an expert at deadlifting,squats and bench press.—Agencies