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Only a bronze for powerlifter Bonnie at C-Games

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Two-time Paralympic champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin could record only a best lift of 220kg against the 222kg effort of England’s Mark Swan. (Bernama pic)GLASGOW: Sarawak's two-time Paralympic champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin had to settle for a bronze medal in the men’s lightweight category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, losing to England’s Mark Swan today.Bonnie could only record a best lift of 220kg for 153.5 points against Swan‘s 222kg effort worth 153.9 points and Roland Ezuruike of Nigeria’s best lift of 185kg for 153.9 points. Bonnie had earlier failed in his final attempt to lift 230kg.The result means that the 27-year-old four-time world champion from Sarawak failed to defend the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold he won in Birmingham, where he set a Games record of 154.6 points with a 220kg lift.Malaysia has set a target of five gold, two silver and four bronze medals across eight of the 10 sports contested, including six integrated para sports for the Games.The 2026 Commonwealth Games, which officially opened yesterday, will run until Aug 2.

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