Pakistan bags 8 gold medals at Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship

Pakistan delivered a standout performance at the Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship 2025, securing a total of 11 medals, including 8 gold, one silver, and two bronze, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

The final day of the championship, held in Doha, Qatar, added further glory to Pakistan’s medal tally, as two more golds were claimed.

Furqan Anwar emerged victorious in the 89kg category (age group 30+), lifting a combined total of 315kg — 143kg in snatch and 172kg in clean and jerk — to clinch the gold medal.

Earlier in the day, Umar Rasool Lone triumphed in the 89kg category (age group 35+), lifting a total of 276kg, with 121kg in snatch and 155kg in clean and jerk, also earning a gold medal for Pakistan.

The event saw a proud moment for the Rathore family as well.

 Usman Amjad Rathore won a bronze medal in the 109kg (age group 35+) category, lifting 282kg in total.

Interestingly, his father, Maqsood Amjad Rathore, had already secured a gold medal for Pakistan earlier in the championship, making it a memorable tournament for the family.

The full medal breakdown highlights Pakistan's broad success across categories:

 Medal tally for Pakistan

 Gold Medals (8):

 Furqan Anwar
Umar Rasool Lone
Rashid Khan
Kashif Rehan
Muhammad Iqbal
Nadia Maqsood
Sibel Sohail
Maqsood Amjad Rathore

Silver Medal (1):

Neelam Riaz

Bronze Medals (2):

Usman Amjad Rathore
Abdul Malik

Officials from the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation praised the athletes’ exceptional dedication and discipline, calling the performance a “historic milestone” for the sport in Pakistan.