Olympics - How do athletes in weight category sports make their weight for competition?
The weight category sports at the Olympics are wrestling, boxing, taekwondo, judo and weightlifting.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Missing out on podium by 1kg was heartbreaking - Mohamad Aniq
national weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan set a national record with a total lift of 297kg, surpassing his previous national record by 1kg.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Sea Games 2025: Malaysia to submit appeal after exclusion of karate, wushu
Karate and wushu, as well as ju-jitsu, lawn bowls and Olympic sports of weightlifting were excluded from the list.
Fri Jun 21 2024
ADAMAS await reply from weightlifters who failed doping test
ADAMAS have yet to receive any feedback from two weightlifters who were alleged to have failed their dope tests during the 2022 SUKMA weightlifting competitions.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Two weightlifting medallists at 20th Sukma test positive for doping
Two weightlifting medal winners at the 2022 Sukma were confirmed positive for the banned substance 'anabolic androgenic steroid' by Adamas.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Weightlifter Erry aims to be in world's top 12 to earn automatic spot in Paris Olympics
Erry plans to compete in several world meets, starting with the World Weightlifting Championships in Bogota, Colombia in December.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Single doping case will result in disqualification of weighlifting team at Sukma
Any weightlifters who fail doping tests being conducted ahead of the Sukma 2022 will cause the disqualification of the whole weightlifting team from their state.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Former bodybuilding champion Gan Boon Leong dies
Boon Leong's body has been taken to his office in Jalan Jonker for people to pay their last respects.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Include weightlifting in high-performance sports programme - Ahmad Faisal
The success of the weightlifting squad at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham could see the sport reinstated in the list of High-Performance Sports.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Birmingham 2022: Weightlifting comes to Malaysia's rescue on day three
Muhammad Erry Hidayat delivers a silver medal as he finishes second in the men's 73-kilogramme category.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Weightlifting camp continues to shine as Muhammad Erry bags silver medal
The national weightlifting camp delivered a silver medal through Muhammad Erry Hidayat to continue their excellent run in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Sun Jul 31 2022
Malaysia hit jackpot on day three in Birmingham, courtesy of weightlifters
Malaysia did not have to wait long to strike gold when they finally hit jackpot on day three of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in weightlifting.
Sun Jul 31 2022
2022 Commonwealth: Double joy as weightlifting squad scoops second gold through Aznil Bidin
The national weightlifting squad continued to bring more cheer to the Malaysian camp after contributing the nation's second gold medal through Muhamad Aznil Bidin.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Mohamad Aniq wins first Birmingham Commonwealth Games gold for Malaysia
Mohamad Aniq Kasdan has won the first gold medal for Malaysia at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games at the National Exhibition Centre today.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Malaysia nine golds away from achieving Hanoi SEA Games target
Malaysia is hoping to strike gold in several events, like archery, rhythmic gymnastics, criterium cycling, weightlifting and karate.
Thu May 19 2022
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024