Bhopal, Sept. 6 -- Indian powerlifter Keyaa Kunal Banerji has opened up about the online harassment and sexualisation she faced after her breakthrough performance at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships, saying the treatment she received was a stark example of sexism.

"I think it was just sexism at its finest. I don't think I can put it any other way. The way I was treated - men would never have to face this, like after winning a championship or something like that; a male athlete never has to face something like this. Most of the conversation revolved around my appearance. All people would talk about was my appearance, and I think that really bothered me because I had accomplished something so big fo...