This summer, the weightlifting platform witnessed an extraordinary run of form from three of our own home-grown stars — the Khan siblings: Wajih, Dua, and Sabih.
Competing in three major events in just over a month, these young athletes showed that discipline, confidence, and teamwork beat rest days every time. Their consistency and resilience smashed the old notion that lifters need long breaks between competitions.
🏅 Podium Power: A Timeline of Triumph
Round 1: Open Weightlifting Competition (Ealing Weightlifting Club — August 2)
- 🥈 Wajih Khan (U15): Silver — 35 kg Snatch + 45 kg Clean & Jerk = 80 kg Total
- 🥇 Dua Khan (U12): Gold — 35 kg Snatch + 41 kg Clean & Jerk = 76 kg Total
- 🥇 Sabih Khan (U10): Gold — 25 kg Snatch + 32 kg Clean & Jerk = 57 kg Total
Round 2: Youth Weightlifting Competition (Mems Weightlifting Club — August 10)
- 🥈 Wajih Khan (U15): Silver — Matched his 80 kg Total (steady form and focus)
- 🥇 Dua Khan (U12): Gold — 35 kg Snatch + 43 kg Clean & Jerk = 78 kg Total (+2 kg improvement in just eight days!)
- 💪 Sabih Khan (U10): Personal Best — 25 kg Snatch + 33 kg Clean & Jerk = 58 kg Total
Round 3: British Youth Weightlifting Championship (Oldbury, Birmingham — September 7)
- 🥇 Dua Khan (U12): British Champion! — 35 kg Snatch + 42 kg Clean & Jerk = 77 kg Total
- 🥇 Sabih Khan (U10): British Champion! — 24 kg Snatch + 30 kg Clean & Jerk = 54 kg Total
Setting the Standard: Confidence and Quick Recovery
Competing only eight days apart between the first two events is no small feat — but the Khans rose to the challenge. Their ability to recover, refocus, and improve so rapidly shows the depth of their training and their love for the sport.
By the time Dua and Sabih reached Birmingham, their rhythm, discipline, and competitive fire were unstoppable. Both ended the summer standing on the top step of the podium as British Champions, a dream result for any young lifter.
🌟 Family, Focus & Future
The Khan siblings are a shining example of what can be achieved through family support, consistent coaching, and our athlete-first approach. Their journey reminds every young lifter at Ealing Weightlifting Club that progress isn’t luck — it’s built one lift at a time.
👏 Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to Wajih, Dua, and Sabih Khan!
They are a credit to their training, their family, and our entire community. Their success is a brilliant example of what hard work and competitive spirit can achieve.
🧠 Coach’s Note
“Seeing Wajih, Dua, and Sabih perform with such maturity and consistency makes me incredibly proud,” said Head Coach Kazem Panjavi.
“They represent the future of British Weightlifting — focused, fearless, and full of heart.”
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