Farhan finishes last in Youth Olympics weightlifting
LAHORE: Pakistan weightlifter Farhan Amjad Butt finished at the sixth and last position of the 85 kgs weight category of 2O18 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 85 kg men’s class winner was Ficco Cristiano of Italy who lifted 145+180=325 kgs to claim gold medal. He was followed by Babayev Tamenkhan of Azerbaijan who lifted 142+174=316 kgs for silver and Alothman Ali Yousaf of Saudi Arabia with 130+169=299 kgs weight to bag bronze medal. Farhan Amjad Butt was sixth in the category lifted 113+140=253 kgs. Amjad Ameen Butt, who is Pakistan Weightlifting Federation secretary and Chef De Mission on this tour, is also Farhan’s father and coach. Farhan embarrassed his father by failing four of his lifts and lost by 72 kgs margin.
-
Meghan Markle Sparks Reactions With UK Return Plan -
Mark Ruffalo Expresses Strong Political Opinion -
Johann Wadephul Reaffirms Close Ties Ahead Of High-stakes Washington Visit -
TimInside Timothee Chalamet Bond With 'Marty Supreme' Costar Fran Drescher -
Samsung Galaxy May Add IPhone-like Calling Card Feature -
Nobel Institute Rejects Maria Corina Machado's Suggestion, Says 'Nobel Peace Prize' Is Non-transferable -
Prince William Takes Bold Move Amid Meghan Markle's Plans To Visit Britain -
'Stranger Things' Star Recalls Emotional Last Day On Set -
Briton Smith Stops Matias In Five To Win The WBC Title -
Kelly Clarkson Opens Up About Her Kids After Their Dad Passing -
Google Removes AI Health Summaries After Safety Concerns -
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Warned About Ultimate High-stakes Gamble: 'It's A Bloodbath' -
George Clooney Claps Back At Quentin Tarantino For 'cruel' Remarks -
Scientists Discovered Never-before-seen Creature In Great Salt Lake -
Three Viruses You Need To Watch Out For In 2026 -
Musk Says UK Targets Free Speech As X Faces Ban Over Grok AI