Powerlifter’s gamble to save his best lift for last backfired due to technicality

Not his day: (from left) Roland Ezuruike, Mark Swan and Bonnie Bunyau Gustin pose with their medals during the prize ceremony. Below: Bonnie looks dejected. – AP/Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The glum look on his face said it all for para powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin as he had to accept defeat on the Commonwealth Games stage for the first time.

The two-time Paralympic champion settled for the bronze medal in the men’s lightweight (up to 72kg) category in Glasgow on Friday after lifting 220kg for 153.5 points.