LAHORE  –  Pakistani strengthlifters demonstrated remarkable strength and determination on the second day of the 11th World Strength Lifting Championship 2024 in Kazakhstan, proudly bringing home additional medals for their country.Muhammad Naveed, a Reader at the Session Court in Gujranwala, secured two bronze medals in the 95kg class (Master 1 category) for Incline Bench Press, Biceps Curls, and Hack Lifts. Naveed showcased his prowess by lifting 127kg in the Incline Bench Press, 77kg in the Biceps Curls, and 220kg in the Hack Lifts.Maryam Aqeel Shah, competing in the Women’s 58kg class (Master 1 category), claimed two silver medals for Pakistan. 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.Officials from Pakistan Strengthlifting Federation, led by Patron-in-Chief Ijaz Gul and President Aqeel Javed Butt, along with Chairman Manzoor Shaheen, Vice President Waqas Zafar, and Sohail Javed Butt, are eagerly anticipating the team’s return. A warm welcome ceremony is planned for the medalists at Lahore Airport on July 23 at 11:45 am.
Source: https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Jul-2024/pakistani-strengthlifters-clinch-silver-bronze-medals-at-world-championship
