Priteesmita Bhoi

Priteesmita Bhoi (also Pritismita Bhoi or Preetismita Bhoi; born 14 November 2008 in Odisha) is an Indian weightlifter, competing in the 40 kg category and representing India at international competitions.

In May 2024, Bhoi set a youth world record of 76 kg in the Clean & Jerk category at the 2024 Youth World Weightlifting Championships in the 40 kg event, winning a gold for India in the process.

Early life and background
Bhoi was born in Dhenkanal, Odisha. She lost her father when she was two, and she and her sister, Vidusmita, were raised by their mother, Jamuna Devi. Weightlifting coach Gopal Krishna Das witnessed the two sisters participating in a track event and persuaded their mother to let them train as weightlifters.

Career
In August 2023, the Talent Identification and Development Committee of the Khelo India initiative selected Bhoi as one of the weightlifters to be designated a Khelo India Athlete, thereby receiving support for training and in competitions.

The most recent competition in which Bhoi took part was the 2024 Youth World Weightlifting Championships in the 40 kg event. She set a new youth world record of 76 kg in the Clean & Jerk category, on her way to winning gold.