Commonwealth Games 2022 – Pakistan’s Haider Ali lifted overall 305 KG to finish fifth in 81 KG category

Birmingham (The HQ News Sports Desk) – Pakistan’s Haider Ali lifted overall 305 KG to finish fifth in 81 KG category of weightlifting event in the Commonwealth Games 2022.

He started off well, lifting 135 KG in his first attempt in snatch followed by 140 KG lift to make his position strong. But, he failed to do so in the next two attempts, finishing snatch round with a best of 135 KG.

In the clean and jerk round, Haider successfully lifted 161 KG to start off on a strong note. However in the next attempt he failed to lift 169 KG.

The Pakistani contestant was strong enough to lift 170 KG to finish on a high note.

England’s Chris Murray created a Commonwealth Games record by lifting overall 325 KG and earned Gold Medal.  Kyle Bruce of Australia lifted 323 KG winning Silver Medal and Nicolas Vachon of Canada lifted 320 KG winning Bronze.