Talha wins weightlifting gold in Egypt

LAHORE:- Weightlifter Talha Talib clinched a gold medal for Pakistan at the fifth International Solidarity Championships under way in Cairo, Egypt. Talib won the gold for lifting 136kg in the snatch category, and a silver for 155kg clean and jerk lift. He claimed another silver medal for lifting 291kg overall.  Earlier this year in April, Talha Talib also won a bronze medal at Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia. He claimed the award in the 62kg category, lifting a total of 283kg, and also established a new record at the competition by lifting 132kg in snatch.–Agencies

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