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Aniq books Paris Olympics spot with eighth place finish at weightlifting World Cup event

National weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Aniq’s weightlifting display in Qatar boosts his chance for Paris Olympics qualification

Aniq, 21, who competed in the Group C category of the 61kg event, produced a credible performance by clearing 126kg in the “snatch” before strengthening his position by lifting 170kg in the “clean and jerk” to register a total lift of 296kg. 

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