ISLAMABAD: Pakistani weightlifters performed well at the 2nd Asian Masters and Grand Prix, winning top places in several men’s age and weight groups.
According to the results, Akbar Ali won the men’s 50–70kg category with a total lift of 190kg: 80kg in the snatch and 110kg in the clean and jerk.
Abdul Razaq took first place in the men’s 55–60kg category with a total lift of 120kg, including 50kg in the snatch and 70kg in the clean and jerk.
Vaqar Ahmad But also came first in the men’s 55–65kg category, lifting a total of 142kg, with 67kg in the snatch and 75kg in the clean and jerk.
In the men’s 55–75kg category, Ahmad Ilyas won first place with a total lift of 105kg, including 40kg in the snatch and 65kg in the clean and jerk.
Mahmood Heera won the men’s 55–110kg category with a total lift of 130kg, while Riasat Ali came first in the men’s 55–110kg-plus category with 135kg.
In the men’s 55–95kg category, Tajikistan’s Abdulllo Baqeov came first with a total lift of 205kg. Pakistan’s Nadim Hashemi came second with 97kg.
Bahrain’s Ali Saifallah Qahraman won the men’s 50–95kg category with a total lift of 215kg.
Reported By: Sports Reporter I Islamabad
