KUALA LUMPUR: World champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin once again brought honour to Malaysia on the international stage by clinching a gold medal at the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday.
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics champion secured the 72kg title with a lift of 218kg on his third attempt, according to the World Para Powerlifting website www.paralympic.org/powerlifting.
In his first attempt, the 24-year-old from Sarawak successfully lifted 210kg, followed by 216kg on his second attempt.
Britain's Mark Swan (213kg) and China's Hu Peng (211kg) won silver and bronze, respectively.
It was Bonnie's third gold medal in the World Cup after victories in Dubai and Bangkok in 2021. - Bernama