Pakistani weightlifter

Shujauddin Malik (born 29 February 1972 in Gujranwala) is a Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning weightlifter from Pakistan. Malik was awarded the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Urdu: تمغہ امتیاز) in 2010 for his achievements. He currently holds the Commonwealth Games record in the 85:kg category while lifting 193:kg clean&jerk at Commonwealth Games 2006 in Melbourne.

Contents

• 1 Career
  • 1.1 Commonwealth Games
    • 1.1.1 2010 Games
• 2 Awards
• 3 References

Career

Commonwealth Games

Malik won Pakistan's 1st and only gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia winning the 85:kg category.

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 *ociation chief, Arif Hasan, *ured them Shah would be sanctioned for his actions. Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani has ordered an inquiry into the incident. He is participating in the 194:kg category in these Games.

Awards

• Tamga-e-Imtiaz

References