Saudi Weightlifter Wins Silver at Asian Championship in Kazakhstan
The championship features over 199 athletes from 23 countries.
Commenting on the achievement, Saudi Arabia's second medal in the tournament, President of Saudi Weightlifting Federation and General Secretary of Asian Weightlifting Federation Mohammed Alharbi credited the early preparation as a key factor in the Saudi team's success. He underscored the strong popularity of weightlifting across Asia.
He reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to supporting a new generation of athletes in international competitions to grow its continental and global accomplishments.
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