In an outstanding performance for his country, Saudi weightlifter Ali Al-Othman claimed two gold and one silver at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships taking place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Al-Othman’s first gold came in the 96-kilogram clean and jerk category, where he managed a winning lift of 193 kilograms. He also won the overall competition in his weight class.

The lifter’s silver medal came in the snatch, with a weight of 151 kilograms.

More than 260 male and female athletes, representing 21 countries, are taking part in the tournament.