Summary
He earned a silver medal while Malaysia’s Aznil captured gold with a new Games record.
The event highlighted the intense competition and personal achievements of the athletes.
Key Points
4 points1
Raja participated in the male 65 kilogram weight‑lifting event.
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His combined lifts placed him in second place, earning a silver medal.
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Aznil of Malaysia lifted the most weight, winning gold and setting a new Commonwealth Games record.
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Both athletes demonstrated dedication and skill.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsCommonwealth Games
A major international sports competition held every four years among countries that are part of the Commonwealth.
weight lifter
An athlete who competes by lifting heavy weights in a structured sport.
kilogram
A metric unit of mass; one kilogram is about the weight of a liter of water.
record
The best performance ever recorded in a particular event.
silver medal
An award given to the athlete who finishes in second place.
gold
An award given to the athlete who finishes in first place.
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