Weightlifter Aniq Kasdan is aiming to retain his gold medal at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games from July 23-Aug 2. - NSTP file picKUALA LUMPUR: Weightlifter Aniq Kasdan is aiming to retain his gold medal at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games from July 23-Aug 2. "My target at the Commonwealth Games is to defend my gold. He returned for the Thailand SEA Games last year and settled for fourth place in the men's under-60kg category. Aniq made history at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games when he delivered Malaysia's first gold medal in the men's 55kg event with a total lift of 249kg.

Source: New Strait Times February 14, 2026 11:11 UTC