Kazakhstan’s Weightlifter Bags 3 Medals at Islamic Solidarity Games

Kazakhstan’s weightlifter Yedyge Yemberdy has claimed three medals at the ongoing 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Yemberdy won two bronze medals and one silver, further enhancing Kazakhstan's medal tally at the competition, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazakh media.

The Kazakhstani athlete earned bronze after lifting 152 kg in his best attempt in the snatch in the men’s -79 kg weight class.

With a result of 191 kg, Yemberdy took silver in the clean and jerk.

He was placed third in both snatch and clean and jerk, with a combined result of 343 kg.