Injured Hirzie lifts nearly 300kg to Sukma gold
KAJANG: Despite still nursing pain in his knees and back, Selangor weightlifter Noor Hirzie Fariez Mustafa lifted almost 300kg to clinch gold at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) on Tuesday.
In a remarkable display of resilience, Selangor weightlifter Noor Hirzie Fariez Mustafa clinched a gold medal at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Kajang despite still being plagued by knee and back injuries. Competing in the newly introduced men's 79kg category, the 20-year-old lifted an impressive total of 296kg - 131kg in the snatch and 165kg in the clean and jerk.
Putra Nazrin Idham Rahmat of the Federal Territories secured silver with 270kg (130kg snatch, 140kg clean and jerk), while Sabah's Sharon Jastine Silas took bronze with 265kg (125kg snatch, 140kg clean and jerk).
For Hirzie, this victory was especially significant given the numerous injuries he endured during his preparation period. He had suffered from knee, shoulder, and other body injuries, and they continued to plague him despite multiple recovery processes such as ice baths. However, Hirzie refused to let his injuries hinder his efforts and pushed through the pain until his final lift.
This victory marked his third Sukma appearance, following a medal-less 2022 edition and a comeback win in Sarawak two years ago. Hirzie hopes this performance will lead to a national team selection and the opportunity to compete at major sporting events, such as the SEA Games next year.
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