ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):Pakistani weightlifters delivered an impressive performance at the 2nd Asian Masters and Grand Prix, securing top positions in several men’s age-group and weight categories.
According to the results of the competition, Akbar Ali, vying in the men’s 50–70kg category, claimed first position with a combined lift of 190kg, comprising 80kg in the snatch and 110kg in the clean and jerk.
Abdul Razaq secured 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 finished on top in the men’s 55–65kg category, registering a combined lift of 142kg, with 67kg in the snatch and 75kg in the clean and jerk.
In the men’s 55–75kg category, Ahmad Ilyas secured first position with a total of 105kg, comprising 40kg in the snatch and 65kg in the clean and jerk.
Mahmood Heera won the men’s 55–110kg category with a combined lift of 130kg, while Riasat Ali topped the men’s 55–110kg-plus category with a total of 135kg.
In the men’s 55–95kg category, Tajikistan’s Abdulllo Baqeov claimed first place with a combined lift of 205kg, while Pakistan’s Nadim Hashemi finished second with a total of 97kg.
Bahrain’s Ali Saifallah Qahraman won the men’s 50–95kg category with a combined lift of 215kg.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
