Weightlifter Syahmi sets new record, Erry hints at Asiad farewell
NAGOYA: Syahmi Nor Ghazali proved he is adapting well to his new weight class after setting a national record en route to winning the men’s under-95kg Group B final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.
NAGOYA: Syahmi Nor Ghazali made a strong debut at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by setting a new national record in the men's under-95kg category. He lifted a total of 353kg, with 153kg in the snatch and 200kg in the clean and jerk. Oman's Murshid Al Ajmi finished second with 315kg, while Hong Kong's Matthew Tung came in third with 291kg.
Syahmi, 22, previously broke the national record at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July, winning gold with a total of 347kg. Despite some nerves on his Asian Games debut, Syahmi expressed satisfaction with his performance, vowing to continue improving his personal best. He will next compete in the World Championships in Ningbo, China, from October 27 to November 8, marking the start of the Olympic qualification window for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Erry Hidayat, competing in the under-85kg category, secured second place with a total of 312kg, after clearing 140kg in the snatch and 172kg in the clean and jerk. The Thai weightlifter, 26, who had been dealing with a back injury, admitted he was not at his best but considered it a great experience as it was likely his last Asian Games.
Erry, a human resources student, plans to secure a full-time job after the upcoming Malaysia SEA Games.
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