Weightlifting

Weightlifter Eqra wins bronze in Islamic Solidarity Games

Bangladeshi weightlifter Marzia Akter Eqra has brought glory to the nation by winning a bronze medal at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, held in Saudi Arabia.

China's Li retains gold as Olympic weightlifting starts

The 31-year-old Li beat Theerapong Silachai of Thailand by 7kg with Hampton Morris of the United States third, another 5kg back.

Mabia and two others leave for Asian Weightlifting C'ships in S Korea

Three weightlifters, including SA Games gold medallist Mabia Akter Simanta, left the capital last night to take part in the Asian Weightlifting Championships, starting today in South Korea.