Not too long ago, Javitri Shakya could not even sit up without help.

Diagnosed with advanced oral cancer, the 57-year-old underwent treatment that left her body severely weakened. She was put on a liquid diet, lost a calf muscle, and found even the easiest movements exhausting. There was a time when getting through the day itself felt like a challenge, and the thought of returning to an active life looked out of reach.

But she was determined not to let cancer decide what the rest of her life would look like.

With her son’s constant support, she began focusing on regaining her strength. It was a slow process, built on patience and consistency rather than fast results. Every small step forward gave her the confidence to keep going, even when progress felt painfully gradual.

From recovery to the powerlifting platform

As the months........

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