Shujauddin Malik

Shuja Ud Din Malik (born 29 February 1972^[1] in Gujranwala^[2]) is a weightlifter from Pakistan. A National Champion from 1990 to 2005, he has created 70 records in different body weight categories. He holds the national records in the 77 Kg and 85 Kg weight categories. He has also been a two-time gold medallist at SAF Games. He represented Pakistan in several international competitions. He won Pakistan's 1st gold medal in the Men's 85 kg event and created a Commonwealth Games record in the 85 kg category, having lifted 193 kg in the clean & jerk event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Shuja Ud Din Malik

Personal information
Full name	Shuja Ud Din Malik
Born	(1972-02-29) 29 February 1972 (age 53) Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Sport
Country	Pakistan
Sport	Weightlifting
Event	85 kg
Medal record Men's Weightlifting Representing  Pakistan Commonwealth Games 2006 Melbourne 85 kg South Asian Games 2004 Islamabad 85 kg 2006 Colombo 94 kg

Career

Commonwealth Games

2006 Commonwealth Games

Malik won Pakistan's 1st Gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, winning the 85 kg category.^[3]

2010 Commonwealth Games

Malik was chosen as the flag bearer for Pakistan at the opening ceremony. However, at the last minute as the teams were entering the stadium, chef de mission, Dr. Mohammad Ali Shah insisted on carrying the flag himself. According to the weightlifting team's manager, Rashid Mehmood, the team had considered a boycott in protest at the actions of the official but later withdrew their threat after Pakistan Olympic Association chief, Arif Hasan, assured them Shah would be sanctioned for his actions.^[4][5] Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani ordered an inquiry into the incident.

Awards

Ribbon	Decoration	Country	Year
	Tamgha-e-Imtiaz	Pakistan	2006

Malik was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his achievements and service to sports.