Missing out on podium by 1kg was heartbreaking - Mohamad Aniq

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Bernama

08/08/2024 10:30 MYT

Missing out on podium by 1kg was heartbreaking - Mohamad Aniq

Mohamad Aniq Bin Kasdan of Malaysia in action, Paris 2024 Olympics - Weightlifting - Men's 61kg - South Paris Arena 6, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. - REUTERS

PARIS: Missing out on the podium by a mere kilogramme was a heartbreaking experience for national weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan after finishing fourth in the men's 61kg weightlifting category at the Paris 2024 Olympics yesterday.

Mohamad Aniq, who will compete in the 2024 Commonwealth Championships in Fiji from Sept 17-24, vowed to continue performing well to bring home medals in future competitions.

At the event yesterday, Mohamad Aniq set a national record with a total lift of 297kg, surpassing his previous national record by 1kg.

Li Fabin of China defended his gold with a total lift of 310kg (143kg OR, 167kg), while the silver went to Theerapong Silachai of Thailand with a total of 303kg (132kg, 171kg) and bronze to Hampton Morris of the United States with a total of 298kg (126kg, 172kg).

Meanwhile, team manager Amirul Hamizan Ibrahim said they decided to attempt 174kg, because Morris, the world record holder (176kg), was capable of surpassing Mohamad Aniq for a medal.

"However, I am very satisfied because Aniq is still young. This is a new category for him after only switching from the 55kg category (which is not in the Olympics) just a year ago. If nurtured properly, he can put up a better challenge.

"We just hope he will be more consistent in the future to challenge for medals in major games and championships," he said.

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