National weightlifter Erry Hidayat delivers Malaysia’s third gold medal
Malaysian weightlifter Erry Hidayat won a gold medal in the 79kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This victory follows his previous silver medal performance and continues his family's legacy in the sport.
Why it matters
The win is a significant achievement for Malaysian athletics on the international stage, highlighting the success of their national sports program.
The victory gave Erry Hidayat his first Commonwealth Games gold medal, following his silver medal finish at Birmingham 2022. (MSN pic)
GLASGOW: National weightlifter Erry Hidayat delivered a gold medal for Malaysia after winning the men’s 79 kilogrammes (kg) category at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games here today.
The victory earned Erry his first Commonwealth Games gold medal, improving on the silver he won in the men’s 73kg category at Birmingham 2022.
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