A serious injury to his right shoulder and a major surgery to heal it has not been able to deter national referee and coach of Maharashtra Powerlifting Federation, 53-year-old Sanjay Dabholkar, from following his passion. After months of training post his surgery at a city-based hospital last year, Dabholkar is all set to represent India at the World Power Lifting Championships at Nove Zamky, Slovakia, in November this year.

Dabholkar has gained national recognition through powerlifting competitions. While doing a 135-kg deadlift in January last year, he injured his right shoulder and was unable to move his arm for months.