Syahmi’s gold ends notion that Malaysia can only dominate lighter weight categories

Full of joy: (From left) Silver medallist Alex Bellemarrll of Canada, gold medallist Syahmi Nor Ghazali and bronze medallist Riley Oliver Saxton posing on the podium. — AP

PETALING JAYA: Opponents used to make light of Malaysia’s chances in the heavier weight categories. Not anymore.

National weightlifter Syahmi Nor Ghazali’s gold medal in the men’s 94kg event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games has shown that Malaysia can also compete with the best in the heavier weight categories.