Asma Alvi is a powerlifter and was preparing for Asian chanpionship which starts on May 24.
An international woman athlete has been harassed and beaten up with iron rod in Mathura.
The hands of Asma Alwi - a 25-year-old power lifter who has received several gold medals in India and abroad - have been severely injured. She was training to participate in the Asian Championship which is set to start on May 24.
Ms Alwi said initially, two young men had harassed her, passing lewd comments. She filed a complaint with the police. But then on Saturday, they attack her, beating her up with an iron rod. By the time the police arrived, she had fallen unconscious.
"One of them first tried to snatch my bag and when I tried to reason with him, the other guy attacked me with an iron rod," Ms Alvi said.
The police took her to the local hospital and have filed a case.
In the 2005 Uzbekistan championship, Asma secured a gold medal, lifting 60 kg. She has won many gold medals since.
Local police officer Anupam Singh said the matter was being looked into and a search is on for the culprits.
Sports and games fraternity of the district have condemned the attack and demanded stern action against the attacker. They also sought proper protection for Ms Alwi.