Poorna Sri a weight lifter from Tamilnadu hails from Vellore. As she comes from a very poor family, she contributes her prize money to her family to make ends meet. Her father is a beedi maker who barely earns Rs 2000 – 3000 a month. Poorna gets aid from the government through the Khelo India scheme where she receives Rs 30000/ every three months. This amount takes care of her sporting expenses and also her school fees.
Poorna became a weight lifter as her father was an adept weight lifter. He has taught her some techniques and also motivated her to pursue the sport seriously. Though she is in the Indian junior camp, she is yet to take part in an international competition. She hopes to participate in the Commonwealth Games this year and do well in it. Her dream is to break international records and become a famous sportsperson in India.
