Aznil lifts historic third straight Games gold in record style
Malaysian weightlifter Mohd Aznil Bidin won the men's 65kg gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Malaysian to win gold at three consecutive Games. He set new records in all three disciplines during the competition.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone in Malaysian sports history and contributes to the nation's overall medal target.
PETALING JAYA: National weightlifter Mohd Aznil Bidin gave Malaysia another reason to celebrate after winning the men's 65kg gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on Sunday (July 26).
The victory saw Aznil make history as the first Malaysian athlete to win gold medals at three consecutive Commonwealth Games, having previously topped the podium in the men's 62kg event at Gold Coast 2018 and successfully defended his crown in Birmingham in 2022.
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