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Express Tribune
2 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Pak weightlifters win 8 golds at Asian Masters Championship
The members of Pakistan team pose with their medals at the Asian Weightlifting Masters Championship 2025. PHOTO COURTESY: PMWA Pakistani weightlifters grabbed eight gold medals, at the inaugural Asian Masters Weightlifting Championships that concluded in Doha on May 31. The weightlifters bagged 11 medals in total. This was a 100 percent result for Pakistan. The Pakistan Masters Weightlifting Association (PMWA) fielded a squad of 11 athletes, including three women. The championship was featuring 145 athletes from 25 countries, with the biggest contingent coming from Iran. "It has been the best performance we could look for because we really couldn't predict the results as this was just the first edition of the Asian Masters Championships," the PMWA secretary Rashed Malik told this correspondent. "We formed this association because we understand that our athletes and the country need international events, so we can participate in them and also host them and that adds to the economy of the country as well. "But mostly, we are independent of the Pakistan Olympic Association, the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation, etc. "Our body is affiliated with the International Masters Weightlifting Association, which used to be a part of the International Weightlifting Federation but after the mutual understanding and the consent of the main world body, the new organisation was formed to help the weightlifters who were retired, or veterans, or who are 30-years and above to compete. "Because there have been many cases where weightlifters ended up dying young as they were not getting the activity they needed once they left the professional sphere." Currently, the PMWA is in the process of getting affiliation with the Pakistan Sports Board and the ministry. Meanwhile, the resounding success of the athletes will only help further the cause. Among women, Sybil Sohail won the gold medal in 59 Kg. Nadia Maqsood (87 Kg category) was also declared the best women's weightlifter of the 1st Asian Masters Weightlifting Championships with another gold medal for Pakistan. Among men, Rasheed Khan won the gold medal in 89 Kg. Kashif Rehan was declared the winner in M-45 102 Kg. Maqsood Amjad Rathore was the gold medallist in 96 kg, and Furqan Anwar was the winner of the 89 Kg M-30 category. Muhammad Iqbal won the gold medal in the 102 Kg M-35 event, and Umer Rasool Lone got the title of the 96 Kg M-35 category. The remaining two athletes received bronze medals, Abdul Malik in the 109 Kg M-50 event and Usman Amjad Rathore in the 109 Kg M-35 category. Malik also emphasised that PMWA athletes, like those from Balochistan, get the chance to compete again as they are often left behind due to systemic issues in Pakistani sport.
Kuwait Times
3 days ago
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- Kuwait Times
Kuwaiti athletes shine at Asian athletics, weightlifting tournaments
Ibrahim Al-Thafiri grabs 800 meters gold; Mohammad Al-Nasser earns u-96 kg gold GUMI/DOHA: Kuwait's athletes continued to shine during their participation in Asian competitions over the weekend, as Ibrahim Al-Thafiri won the men's 800 meter's gold medal at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships on Saturday. Thafiri finished the race in a time of 1:44.59; a new personal record, during the continental tournament held in Gumi, South Korea. His victory adds to a list of achievements by Kuwaiti athletics team athletes in recent years during their participation in international and continental championships, achieving distinguished numbers and winning various medals. In Doha, Kuwait's weightlifting athletes won 11 medals on Friday, seven of them gold medals, at the Asian Masters Weightlifting Championships. Mohammad Al-Nasser won a gold medal in the 45-year-old category, under 96 kg, while Musa Mubarak won a silver medal in the under-102 kg category. In the women's competition, Hawra Al-Moussawi won a silver medal in the under-87 kg category, Amal Al-Sharifi won a gold medal in the under-55 kg category, and Maryam Bujbara won a gold medal in the under-64 kg category. Al-Zahraa Kamshad won a gold medal in the under-71 kg category, Arwa Al-Ateeqi won a bronze medal in the under-76 kg category, and Nour Al-Abdullah won a gold medal in the under-76 kg category. Abrar Al-Fahad won a gold medal in the under-81 kg category, Haya Al-Mayas won a silver medal in the under-71 kg category, and Shahad Al-Otaibi won a gold medal in the under-59 kg category. DOHA: Kuwait's Mohammad Al-Nasser celebrates his victory at the Asian Masters Weightlifting Championships in Doha, Qatar. - KUNA photos Outstanding records Al-Nasser's achievement comes days after he won the gold medal at the recently concluded World Championships in Taiwan, thus confirming his preference and superiority in all international and continental participations. Al-Nasser achieved outstanding records, surpassing his competitors from Iran, Tajikistan, Philippines and Pakistan. Al-Nasser dedicated the Asian crown to Kuwait's leadership and people, emphasizing that he will continue to exert all efforts to achieve more success and raise the Kuwaiti flag high in all international forums. Al-Nasser appreciated the great public support he received after winning the world's gold, which was a great motivation before the Asian championship to add yet another gold medal to his international competitive career. Separately, Kuwait's Athbi Jumaan won second place in the Qatar Squash Federation International Championship held in the Qatari capital, Doha, after losing to Iranian player Sapir Etemad (1-3) in the final on Thursday. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Jumaan stressed the importance of participating in the tournament where world-class athletes participate, saying that participation in such tournaments helps raise participants' levels as they prepare to participate in international tournaments and raise the name of Kuwait high. Jumaan expressed appreciation to the Qatar Squash Federation for the excellent organization and generous reception. It is worth noting that the fourth edition of the Qatar Squash Federation International Championship, which is held as part of the International Squash Federation Tour, kicked off last Monday at the Khalifa International Complex in the Qatari capital, Doha.
Arab Times
4 days ago
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- Arab Times
Kuwaiti weightlifters win 11 medals at the Asian Masters Championships
DOHA, May 31, (KUNA): Kuwait's weightlifting team continued its impressive run at the Asian Masters Weightlifting Championships in Doha, collecting 11 medals, including seven gold, as the tournament heads into its final day. In the men's division, Mohammad Al-Nasser secured the gold medal in the under-45 age group, 96 kg category, while Musa Mubarak earned silver in the under-102 kg category. Kuwaiti women showcased exceptional strength and consistency across multiple weight classes: Hawra Al-Moussawi – Silver, under-87 kg Amal Al-Sharifi – Gold, under-55 kg Maryam Bujbara – Gold, under-64 kg Al-Zahraa Kamshad – Gold, under-71 kg Arwa Al-Ateeqi – Bronze, under-76 kg Nour Al-Abdullah – Gold, under-76 kg Abrar Al-Fahad – Gold, under-81 kg Haya Al-Mayas – Silver, under-71 kg Shahad Al-Otaibi – Gold, under-59 kg Speaking to KUNA, Mohammad Al-Nasser expressed his pride in claiming the top podium spot, especially given the level of international participation. He emphasized the significance of the win for Kuwait and his determination to continue achieving success on the global stage.
