KUCHING, Oct 21: Sarawak powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin has clinched gold for Malaysia at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games after lifting 225kg in the men’s 72kg event at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Centre yesterday (Oct 20).
The achievement was announced by Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah, who said the victory was welcome news for Sarawak and recognition of the State’s efforts in nurturing athletes with disabilities.
Bonnie out-lifted his China opponent, who settled for silver with 212kg, while Iran’s opponent took bronze with a lift of 208kg.
Fatimah said the success was particularly meaningful as five Sarawakian athletes had been selected to represent Malaysia at the regional competition following their participation in the recent Para Sukma Games, at the press conference for giving of grant to the Sarawak OKU Skills Development Association (SOSDA) at the Media Room, DUS Complex, today.
