NEW DELHI: Veteran powerlifter Gaurav Sharma on Wednesday said that he is gearing up for the world's strongest man competition, starting from November 11 in Florida.
The event, which was originally scheduled to take place May 20 to 24, was postponed due to the coronavirus scare. The qualifying rounds will now take place November 11 to 12 while the finals will be held on November 14 to 15.
Speaking to IANS, former World champion Gaurav said that he is leaving no stone unturned to make India proud in Florida.
"I am rigorously following my training under my coach Bhupinder Dhawan sir. I was supposed to go in May but after the event got postponed, I got more time to work on my strength."
"During the time of lockdown, I used to pick up motorcycle, push heavy cars in parking. I have worked very hard for this competition," said the 6.3ft giant, weighing 163kg.
Gaurav, who is also a 'mahant' (priest) in a temple in Chandni Chowk, was last year conferred with the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award in London. (IANS)
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