Muskan Sheikh
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| Muskan Sheikh | |
| Born | Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Powerlifter, Athlete, Fitness Enthusiast |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Commonwealth Gold Medalist, Battleground Season 2 |
| Notable works | Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship, Battleground Season 2 |
| Awards | 4× Gold Medal – Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship |
| Parents | Father: Mohammad Dara Khan |
| Religion | |
Muskan Sheikh is an Indian powerlifter and athlete. She achieved national and global fame after winning four gold medals at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship which took place in Auckland New Zealand.[1][2] She later participated as a contestant in Battleground Season 2.
Early Life & Education
Muskan Sheikh was born in Shivpuri district Madhya Pradesh India in the small village named Majhera. From her earliest years, she demonstrated strong dedication to athletics. She began her athletic career through handball but later discovered that powerlifting suited her better because of her innate physical capacity to excel.
Career
Muskan began her journey in sports with handball and competed at national levels between 2017 and 2019. She dedicated herself to powerlifting after she began to practice the sport professionally from 2019 onward.
Her breakthrough came when she represented India at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship in Auckland, New Zealand. She achieved gold medal victories in all three events, including a squat lift of 105 kg, a bench press of 57.5 kg, and a deadlift of 120 kg.
Muskan Sheikh participated in Battleground Season 2 as a contestant.[3][4] She joined a team which Rahul Chaudhari mentored and she competed through multiple challenges under his guidance.
She shared her team with fellow contestants Rohit Singh, Sayam Gupta, and Gunjan Sharma.
Notable Works
- Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship (Gold Medalist)
- Battleground Season 2
Achievements and Recognition
- 4× Gold Medalist – Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship
- Represented India at international level
- Recognized for outstanding strength in powerlifting
- Contestant in Battleground Season 2
Personal Life
Muskan Sheikh comes from a humble background. Her father operates a chicken farming business and he became her first trainer and her most devoted supporter. She maintains her life through disciplined training routines which emphasize health and physical well-being. Young athletes continue to draw motivation from her path which brought her from a tiny village to worldwide achievement.
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References
- ↑ Bhopal: Muskan makes India smile as she wins 4 gold medals in Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship 2022 . In Free Press Journal (29 November 2022) . Retrieved 24 April 2026
- ↑ Belapur's Muskan Sheikh clinches Gold in Powerlifting . In Newsband (7 October 2024) . Retrieved 24 April 2026
- ↑ Battleground Season 2 fitness reality show delivers powerful challenges and competition . In Pune Mirror . Retrieved 21 April 2026
- ↑ Battleground Season 2 to premiere on Amazon MX Player with bigger challenges . In Moneycontrol . Retrieved 21 April 2026