Lahore : Pakistan Youth & Junior weightlifting team is ready to show their strength and skill at subject championships in next few days at Tokyo, Japan, where more than 18 Countries of the Asian nations are taking part.
A very tough competition is likely to be seen among world and Olympic champion nations like China, Islamic Republic of IRAN, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, North and South Korea, Turkmenistan, Thailand,Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia.
Pakistan and India are also in competition in 62 Kg, 77 Kg and +105 Categories.
Pakistan team will leave for Tokyo on 07 th November from Lahore by Thai Air and will be back home on 16 November at Lahore.
Pakistan Team:
1.Talha Talib (62 Kg)
2. Farhan Amjad (77 Kg)
3. Muhammad Nooh Dastgir Butt ( + 105 Kg)
4. Coach: Irfan Butt.
5. Manager: Amjad Amin Butt (General Secretary PWLF)
Pakistan team coach Irfan Butt is much satisfied with the training of young weightlifters,who brought laurels for Pakistan by winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals from recently held commonwealth Championships 2016 at Malaysia. Coach & Manager of Pakistan team are confident to win medals at Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships being held on 08-15 November, 2016 at Tokyo, Japan.