Powerlifter Ali Jawad misses podium but claims a 'medal in life' in Tokyo
He managed a credible sixth-placed finish, while compatriot Olivia Broome later claimed bronze.
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Powerlifter Ali Jawad misses podium but claims a 'medal in life' in Tokyo
He managed a credible sixth-placed finish, while compatriot Olivia Broome later claimed bronze.
Aug 27, 06:50
Powerlifter Ali Jawad misses podium but claims a 'medal in life' in Tokyo
He managed a credible sixth-placed finish, while compatriot Olivia Broome later claimed bronze.
Aug 27, 06:50
British Weightlifting chiefs hope Emily Campbell's silver leads to more funding
British Weightlifting declared itself "shocked and devastated" when the sport lost its UK Sport funding in the wake of the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Aug 3, 03:21
Tokyo 2020: Emily Campbell hails "wild and surreal" Olympic medal
Emily Campbell's journey culminated in claiming silver in the women's +87kg.
Aug 2, 17:35
Tokyo 2020: Transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard exits without a lift
The 43-year-old took no questions in the press mixed zone afterwards.
Aug 2, 17:31
Today at the Olympics: GB strike gold in eventing as Campbell makes history
Emily Campbell secured Great Britain's first women's Olympic weightlifting medal.
Aug 2, 15:35
Tokyo 2020: A closer look at GB's medallists after Monday's Olympic action
Tom McEwen added to Team GB's silver haul.
Aug 2, 14:44
Result: Tokyo 2020: GB's Emily Campbell takes historic silver in weightlifting
The 27-year-old took home silver.
Aug 2, 14:43
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day 10 of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day 10 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Aug 1, 17:00
Medals not on Ali Jawad's mind in Tokyo
The 32-year-old Paralympic silver medallist was named in Great Britain's five-person squad for Tokyo.
Jul 8, 18:54
Ali Jawad named in GB's powerlifting squad for Paralympics
Former world champion Ali Jawad will be competing in his fourth Games.
Jul 8, 14:50
Emily Campbell: 'Weightlifters do not have to sacrifice femininity'
New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard is poised become the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics.
Jun 30, 16:31
Result: Louise Sugden wins powerlifting silver for England at Commonwealth Games
Louise Sugden wins England's third para-powerlifting medal of the day by picking up silver in the women's heavyweight final at the Commonwealth Games.
Apr 10, 08:05
Result: Zoe Newson picks up powerlifting bronze at Commonwealth Games
Team England's Zoe Newson wins bronze in the para-powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games as Nigeria's domination of the event continues with another gold and silver.
Apr 10, 06:48
Result: Ali Jawad wins bronze in para-powerlifting
England's Ali Jawad wins bronze in the men's lightweight para-powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games, with Nigeria claiming gold and silver.
Apr 10, 03:11
Result: Emily Campbell wins weightlifting bronze as Laurel Hubbard withdraws
Emily Campbell wins Team England's sixth weightlifting medal of the Commonwealth Games with bronze as favourite Laurel Hubbard is forced to withdraw through injury.
Apr 9, 07:46
Result: Owen Boxall wins weightlifting bronze for England
Team England weightlifter Owen Boxall wins bronze in the men's -105kg category, improving upon his fourth-place finish from Glasgow four years ago.
Apr 9, 03:07
Result: Emily Godley wins weightlifting gold for England
Emily Godley wins Team England's first weightlifting gold of the 2018 Commonwealth Games with victory in the women's 75kg event.
Apr 8, 11:50
Result: Team England's Sarah Davies wins weightlifting silver
Sarah Davies wins Team England's third weightlifting silver medal of the Commonwealth Games with success in the women's 69kg category.
Apr 8, 02:54
Result: Team England's Zoe Smith adds silver to 2014 Commonwealth Games gold
Team England's Zoe Smith wins silver in the women's 63kg weightlifting as Canada's Maude Charron steals the show with a Games record en route to the gold medal.
Apr 7, 07:41
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