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Daily Times
July 31, 2021
LAHORE: Pakistan weightlifter TalhaTalib returned to Pakistan from Japan Friday morning after competing in the Tokyo Olympics. The office-bearers of the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation, players and a large number of fans were present at the occasion to give him a hero’s welcome at the airport. The 21-year-old weightlifter finished fifth in the 67kg category with an impressive performance of overall lifting of 320 KG weight and won laurels from the countrymen. In the clean and jerk third attempt, TalhaTalib lifted 170 kg, which is more than twice his bodyweight. “I thank Allah and the nation for the prayers,” the star weightlifter said while talking to media at the airport. I am grateful to the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation and the Olympic Association. I attribute my success to the nation. I am happy that the Pakistani flag soared higher.” Talha also reiterated his resolve to surmount all mistakes and bring a gold medal next time if the govern
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