ISLAMABAD (APP): A five-member Pakistan contingent will be flying to Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday to participate in the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship scheduled to be held from November 8 to 15.
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Talking to APP, Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWF) vice- president said Muhammad Rashid Malik said as many as nineteen countries will participate in the championship including Pakistan, Japan, Korea, Iran, Uzbekistan and China.
He said the five-member Pakistan contingent includes three weightlifters and two officials. “The three-member Pakistan team to participate in the event includes Talha Talib (62kg), Farhan Ahmed (72kg) and Muhammad Nooh Dastagir Butt (105kg),” he said.
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He said the officials to accompany the team comprise PWF Secretary Muhammad Amin Butt (team manager) and Irfan Butt (coach).