Pakistani strengthlifters win sliver, bronze medals in World Championship

Pakistani Strength lifters displayed their strength and determination on day two of the 11th World Strength Lifting Championship 2024 in Kazakhstan, proudly representing their nation winning more medals for the country.

Muhammad Naveed Reader Session Court Gujranwala bagged two bronze medals while competing in the 95kg class (Master 1 category) for Incline Bench Press, Biceps Curls, and Hack Lifts. He lifted 127kg in the Incline Bench Press, 77kg in the Biceps Curls, and 220kg in the Hack Lifts.

Maryam Aqeel Shah claimed two silver medals while representing Pakistan in the Women's 58kg class (Master 1 category),.She successfully lifted 47kg in the Incline Bench Press, 40kg in the Biceps Curls, and 120kg in the Hack Lifts.

The championship, officially titled the World Strength Lifting and Incline Bench Press Championship 2024, saw participation from ten countries, including India, China, Nepal, and several Central Asian nations.

The Pakistan Strength Lifting Federation officials, led by Patron Chief Ijaz Gul and President Aqeel Javed Butt, Chairman Manzoor Shaheen, Waqas Zafar Vice President Sohail Javed Butt along with fans, eagerly await the team's return on July 23rd. They plan a warm welcome ceremony for the medalists at Lahore Airport on 23rd July at 11.45 am.