Debutant Hafizuddin Roslin Wins Malaysia’s Fourth Gold in Glasgow Weightlifting

GLASGOW, July 28 — National weightlifter Muhammad Hafizuddin Roslin delivered Malaysia’s fourth gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games today, capturing the men’s 88-kilogramme (kg) title at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Armadillo.

Making a memorable Commonwealth Games debut, the 22-year-old Perlis-born athlete secured top honours with a total lift of 345kg, comprising 162kg in the snatch and 183kg in the clean and jerk, setting new Games records.

The 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) men’s 81kg champion finished ahead of silver medallist Cameron David McTaggart of New Zealand, who registered a total lift of 338kg, while Angus Doig of Scotland claimed bronze with 309kg.

Weightlifting continues to anchor Malaysia’s campaign in Glasgow, accounting for all four of the contingent’s gold medals alongside a bronze secured by Irene Jane Henry in the women’s 48kg category.

Earlier in the Games, Mohamad Aniq Kasdan captured Malaysia’s first gold in the men’s 60kg event, followed by victories from Muhamad Aznil Bidin in the men’s 65kg category and Muhammad Erry Hidayat in the men’s 79kg category.

Muhammad Hafizuddin’s triumph further strengthens Malaysia’s medal haul as the national contingent continues its campaign across several remaining medal events.

-NMT