Powerlifter Bikin Joshi continues to set new benchmarks

The athlete, who has never lost a powerlifting competition, raised the bar with a bench press world record at the Asian Powerlifting Championship last month. But for all his triumphs, he had to defeat his own demons first.

Bikin Joshi steps onto the stage of the Asian Powerlifting Championship calm and ready. He bends over to touch the floor with his hand and then takes it to his head as a mark of respect to the platform. He outstretched his hands and looked up into the heavens—his signature gesture.