SHAH ALAM, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Johor para powerlifter Dzulhilmi Ishak ended his long wait for a gold medal by winning the men’s -54kg event at the Para SUKMA, with tips from national weightlifting star Mohamad Aniq Kasdan helping to boost his preparations.
Dzulhilmi, who was making his final appearance at the Games, secured gold with his best lift of 96kg at the Selangor International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
He lifted 89kg on his first attempt and failed in his third attempt at 98kg.
The silver went to Kelantan athlete Muhammad Syafiq Abdul Razak, who lifted 92kg, while Juwadie Othman of Perlis took bronze with an 80kg lift.
Dzulhilmi admitted that the gold medal was a surprise as he was merely hoping for a podium finish.
Speaking to Bernama, Dzulhilmi said preparations for the Games were carried out as usual, but he took a more serious approach by seeking advice from Mohamad Aniq.
“I asked Aniq a lot of questions and sought his tips. I tried to gain as much knowledge as possible, especially about training, how to manage my diet and preparations before the competition.
“Although our sports are different, I took what was relevant and could help me. I tried to learn from a more experienced athlete,” he said.
He also attributed his success to the unwavering support of his family.
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