Perlis weightlifter Nurul Aisyah lifts 180kg to claim Sukma gold
KUALA LUMPUR: Behind her graceful appearance, Nurul Aisyah Athirah Nadzim proved she has the strength to lift a combined 180 kilogrammes to claim gold in the women’s 63kg category at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Selangor on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, during the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Selangor, 19-year-old Perlis weightlifter Nurul Aisyah Athirah Nadzim showcased her impressive strength by lifting a combined 180 kilograms in the women's 63kg category to secure a gold medal. The event took place at Dewan Seri Cempaka in Kajang.
Nurul Aisyah's powerful performance involved a snatch of 80kg followed by a clean and jerk of 100kg. Her victory came at the cost of silver for Selangor's Nur Sabrina Hani Sazali, who lifted a combined 150kg, and bronze for Sarawak's Medelina Shereal Andy, who managed a total of 148kg.
This win marked a significant milestone for Nurul Aisyah, as it represented her improved personal best from a previous total of 170kg to 180kg. She expressed her confidence in winning the gold medal and attributed her success to her disciplined training regimen. Nurul Aisyah trains five times a day, focusing solely on weightlifting in two morning sessions and three afternoon sessions.
Inspired by her older sister, who also competed in weightlifting, Nurul Aisyah began the sport at the age of 13. She has made three appearances in the Sukma, previously failing to win a medal in 2022 but rebounding to claim gold in the 59kg category in the 2024 Sukma Sarawak event.
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