Powerlifter Aniq wins Malaysia’s first gold in world stage


Aniq stands tall with Malaysian flag after winning gold in IPF world meet.

PETALING JAYA: Abdul Aniq Hafi Abd Rashid powered his way to Malaysia’s first gold medal in the below 59kg at the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in the sub-junior category in Calgary, Canada. 

The 18-year-old lifted 190kg in deadlift to win the gold on Monday to give Malaysian Association of Powerlifting (MAP) a big boost.

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