Former powerlifter Sybil Sohail made history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to claim a gold medal at the Asian Weightlifting Masters Championship in Doha, Qatar. Competing in the 59kg category, she lifted a total of 95kg — 40kg in snatch and 55kg in clean and jerk — securing first place in her international weightlifting debut.
Already a Commonwealth Powerlifting Champion, Sybil had committed to making her mark on the global stage and proudly raising Pakistan’s flag.
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“I want to make my country and family proud,” said the 31-year-old. “We’ve made many sacrifices for this sport, and I’m determined to make it all worth it.”
