Shujauddin Malik (born 29 February 1972[1] in Gujranwala[2]) 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 and service to sports. He currently holds the Commonwealth Games record in the 85 kg category, having lifted 193 kg in the clean & jerk event at Commonwealth Games 2006 in Melbourne.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Shujauddin Malik |
| Born | 29 February 1972 Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Weight class | 85 kg |
Career
editCommonwealth Games
editMalik won Pakistan's 1st Gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, winning the 85 kg category.[3]
2010 Games
editMalik 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 ordered an inquiry into the incident.
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ Schedule Report:Entry list by CGA-General pg 4. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
- ^ Weightlifters committed to CWG despite ‘ordeal’ The Express Tribune Retrieved 4 October 2010.
- ^ [1] Dawn September 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
- ^ [2] Archived 7 October 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Muhammad Ali Shah’s cheap stunt embarrasses Pakistan Dawn Retrieved 4 October 2010.
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