Shujauddin Malik

Shujauddin Malik (born 29 February 1972[1] in Gujranwala[2]) is a Commonwealth Games gold medal winning weightlifter from Pakistan.Malik was awarded the Sitaraie Imtiaz in 2010 for his achievements.He currently holds the Commonwealth Games record in the 85-100kg category while lifting 193 kg clean&jerk at Commonwealth Games 2006 in Melbourne.

Career

Commonwealth Games

Malik won Pakistan's only gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia winning the 85-100 kg category.[3]

2010 Games

Malik was chosen as the flag bearer for Pakistan at the opening ceremony. However, at the last minute as the teams were entering the stadium, chef de mission, Dr. Mohammad Ali Shah insisted on carrying the flag himself. According to the weightlifting team's manager, Rashid Mehmood, the team had considered a boycott in protest at the actions of the official but later withdrew their threat after Pakistan Olympic Association chief, Arif Hasan, assured them Shah would be sanctioned for his actions.[4][5] Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani has ordered an inquiry into the incident. He is participating in the 194 kg category in these Games.

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Schedule Report:Entry list by CGA-General pg 4. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
  2. 1 2 Weightlifters committed to CWG despite ‘ordeal’ The Express Tribune Retrieved 4 October 2010.
  3. ↑ Dawn September 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
  4. ↑ Archived 7 October 2010 at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ Muhammad Ali Shah’s cheap stunt embarrasses Pakistan Dawn Retrieved 4 October 2010.


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