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Saturday, December 9, 2017

Pakistan’s female powerlifter wins international competition


Pakistan’s Saniha Ghafoor secured four gold medals during the Oceania Pacific Powerlifting Championship.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani female powerlifter Saniha Ghafoor secured four gold medals in 57-kilogramme category during the Oceania Pacific Powerlifting Championship Saturday morning.
Saniha bagged these medals in the 57kg category for squat, bench press, deadlift and total weight, during the competition being held at Park Avenue Convention Centre in Singapore, Geo News reported.
Lifting trophies and medals because of her exceptional talent, Pakistani female powerlifter also lifts expectations.
A pro at what she does, Saniha lifted an aggregate weight of 280kg; 115kg during squat, 55kg during bench press, 110kg during deadlift.
Other Pakistani powerlifters competing in the event include Sybil Sohail (47kg), Twinkle Sohail (72kg), Rabbia Razzaq (84kg), Muhammad Ahmad Khan (105kg), Syed Nadeem Hashmi (105kg), Mahmood Heera (120kg) and manager Mohammad Rashed Mallik.
The event kick-started on December 07 and is scheduled to go on till December 10 (Sunday).

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