The reigning world champion managed an effort of 241 kilograms in winning the men’s under-80kg title in the final competition of the day.

Silver went to Georgia’s Ahmad Razm Azar and bronze to home lifter Chinnaphop Khamdan.

Iran's Amir Jafari Arangeh had won a gold medal in the men’s under-65kg class on the opening day.

A total of the 54 powerlifters from nine countries across Africa, Asia and Europe have participated in the event.