Saudi Weightlifter Secures Silver at Asian Championship in Kazakhstan
This marks Saudi Arabia's second medal of the tournament. Mohammed Alharbi, President of the Saudi Weightlifting Federation and General Secretary of the Asian Weightlifting Federation, praised the team's early preparation as a key factor behind their strong performance. He also highlighted the widespread popularity of weightlifting across Asia and reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to nurturing a new generation of athletes for success on both continental and global stages.
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