Pakistan at 5th position in Olympics 2021 Weightlifting
Trained in a makeshift gym, Weightlifter ''Talha Talib'' becomes the only Weightlifter from Pakistan since 1976 to make a cut into Olympics Weightlifting category.
TOKYO, JAPAN - On Sunday 25th of July, Pakistan’s 21-year-old, Talha Talib secured 5th position in the Weightlifting category of Olympics 2021. Talha’s selection into the Olympics was surely a proud moment for the nation. The 2021 Olympics was a debut for Talha.
It was the first time in 40 years that a Weightlifter from Pakistan was chosen for the weight lifting category. Talha took part into the 67 kg Category and held the gold medal up until the last round where he sadly lost by a difference of just 2 points.
In the snatch lift round Talha Talib managed to lift 150 kgs. Later during the clean and jerk round, Talha a...
