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Barbell Placed (Platform Empty)

RONAKย JITEKAR
Active Competitor ยท IPF -105kg
UPDATED: 21-07-2026
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ TEAM INDIA ATHLETE

Ronak Roshan Jitekar

Elite Powerlifter|National Record Holder

Pushing the boundaries of raw strength under the guidance of coach Vishal Mulay. Currently preparing for the national Equipped/Classic platforms in the -105 KG weight category.

Ronak Jitekar Portrait Portfolio
IPF Weight Division-105 KG (Raw)
16 Years OldSub-Junior Division
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SQUAT: 288 KG
BENCH: 150 KG
DEADLIFT: 265.5 KG
COMP PLATFORM TOTAL: 703 KG
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LOADED: 300 KG
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Ronak Jitekar Raw Powerlifter Portrait
IPF Division
National Gold Medalist
National Records
Squat 288kg | Deadlift 265.5kg
01Daily Discipline & Bio

WHO IS RONAK?

โ€œstay constantโ€

Ronak Roshan Jitekar is an elite sub-junior powerlifter competing in the -105kg class under the IPF / Powerlifting India federation. Born in 2009, he represents the vanguard of Indian strength athletics, having claimed Gold at the 2026 Equipped National Powerlifting Championships at just 16 years old. Under the technical guidance of coach Vishal Mulay, Ronak holds the Sub-Junior National records in the Squat (288kg) and Deadlift (265.5kg), proving that elite performance is forged through absolute consistency and technical discipline.

Athlete Mission: To push the boundaries of Sub-Junior strength, establish uncontested national records in both classic and equipped powerlifting, and represent India on the IPF international stage.

Age16 Years
Weight Class-105 KG (Raw)
Experience1+ Years
CoachVishal Mulay
CityPanvel, Maharashtra
CountryIndia
02Timeline of platform lifts

COMPETITION JOURNEY

Platform Starts11 meets
Gold Medals Won9 golds
Podium Success91% success
Max Platform Lift703 KG
Powerlifting India (IPF Affiliate)

National Powerlifting Championship (Equipped)

June 27, 2026 Hyderabad, India
Result Class๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place (National Champion)
Squat288 KG
Bench150 KG
Deadlift265.5 KG
Total703 KG

Platform Highlights

  • Claimed 1st Place overall and the National Gold medal
  • Completed competition with a massive 703 KG total
  • Set official Junior National Records in Squat (288 kg) and Deadlift (265.5 kg)
  • Coached by Vishal Mulay on the national platform
MSPLA (State Body)

Equipped State Powerlifting Championship

May 31, 2026 Wadala, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Result Class๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place & Strong Man of Maharashtra
Powerlifting India (IPF Affiliate)

National Classic Powerlifting Championship

May 19, 2026 Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
Result Class๐Ÿ… 10th Place Overall
MSPLA (State Body)

Equipped District Powerlifting Championship

April 28, 2026 Khandeshwar, Panvel, Maharashtra
Result Class๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place (District Champion)
MSPLA (State Body)

State Classic Powerlifting Championship

April 14, 2026 Sangli, Maharashtra
Result Class๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place (Silver Medalist)
School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

School Game State Powerlifting Championship

February 5, 2026 Satara, Maharashtra
Result Class๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place (State School Champion)
MSPLA (State Body)

District Classic Powerlifting Championship

February 1, 2026 Khandeshwar, Panvel, Maharashtra
Result Class๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place (District Champion)
School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

School Game Division Powerlifting Championship

January 3, 2026 Badlapur, Maharashtra
Result Class๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place (Division Champion)
School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

School Game District Powerlifting Championship

December 20, 2025 Karjat, Maharashtra
Result Class๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place (District School Champion)
MSPLA (State Body)

State Bench Press Championship

November 29, 2024 Wadala, Mumbai
Result Class๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place (State Bench Champion)
MSPLA (State Body)

District Bench Press Championship

October 5, 2024 Panvel, Maharashtra
Result Class๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place (District Bench Champion)
Platform Directive
"ON THE PLATFORM, THERE ARE NO EXCUSES. ONLY THE LOADED BARBELL."
โ€” Ronak Jitekar
03IPF Standard Lifts

PERSONAL RECORDS

1. Select Lift Discipline
2. Select Record Environment
Training buffer of 12 KG between gym floor and platform.

Record Metadata

Record Set Date:June 27, 2026
Lifting Setting:Official IPF Championship
Athlete Notes:

Official Competition PR and Junior National Record set at the 2026 IPF Indian National Powerlifting Championships.

Active Weight SpecSquat (Official Meet): 288 KG
Sleeve Load (Single Side)
134 KG
25 kg x5
5 kg x1
2.5 kg x1
1.25 kg x1
04Pillars of performance

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Strength

The foundation of powerlifting. Focus is on raw force production through heavy barbell movements, progressive overload, and high neuromuscular intent.

Primary Compound Lifts focus
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) autotuning
Neuromuscular adaptation protocols

Nutrition

Fueling for performance and recovery. Precise macronutrient partitioning optimized for muscle hypertrophy, joint health, and weight-class regulation.

High-protein clean nutrition
Intra-workout hydration & electrolytes
Weight-class dry cuts protocols

Recovery

Strength doesn't grow in the gym; it grows during rest. Strict sleep hygiene, active recovery, and active fatigue management are mandatory.

8.5+ Hours of deep sleep
Contrast baths & sauna protocols
Deload cycle scheduling

Mindset & Focus

Motivation is temporary; discipline is permanent. Stoic focus under heavy loads, visualization of successful attempts, and controlled arousal.

Visualization of platform lifts
Stoic emotional regulation
Attempt anxiety management
05Honors and podium finishes

MEDALS & ACHIEVEMENTS

medalJune 27, 2026

National Gold Medalist

Won Gold in the Raw division at the 2026 IPF Indian National Powerlifting Championships.

IPF Raw -105 KG
recordJune 27, 2026

National Squat Record Holder

Set the official national record in the Squat with a massive 288 KG raw lift in the -105kg division.

288 KG Record
recordJune 27, 2026

National Deadlift Record Holder

Set the official national record in the Deadlift with a 265.5 KG raw pull in the -105kg division.

265.5 KG Record
titleMay 31, 2026

Strong Man of Maharashtra State

Awarded Gold Medal and the overall 'Strong Man' of Maharashtra State title in the -105kg category.

Strong Man 2026
medal2024 - 2026

Multi-State Platform Competitor

Played and placed in 3 additional regional and state-level classic powerlifting championships.

3x State Level
Load Limit Threshold Active
07Raw Lifts ยท National Records ยท Competition Highlights

ATHLETE IN ACTION

288 KG Squat โ€” Max Effort Gym Heavy Load
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT288 KG SQUAT
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288 KG Squat โ€” Max Effort Gym Heavy Load

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288 KG Squat โ€” Max Effort Gym Heavy Load
training288 KG SQUAT

288 KG Squat โ€” Max Effort Gym Heavy Load

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150 KG Bench Press โ€” Explosive Touch & Go
training150 KG BENCH

150 KG Bench Press โ€” Explosive Touch & Go

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265.5 KG Deadlift โ€” Conventional Lockout Execution
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265.5 KG Deadlift โ€” Conventional Lockout Execution

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IPF Sub-Junior National Championship โ€” 288.5 KG National Record Pull
national288.5 KG RECORD

IPF Sub-Junior National Championship โ€” 288.5 KG National Record Pull

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Heavy Practice Session โ€” Form & Speed Execution
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Heavy Practice Session โ€” Form & Speed Execution

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Gym Training PR โ€” Platform Preparation Lift
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Gym Training PR โ€” Platform Preparation Lift

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