What happened: On Friday, Pakistan’s weightlifter Nooh Dastagir Butt made history by winning a silver medal at the World Championship in Tashkent. This is Pakistan’s second medal in the event as Talha Talib had won bronze in snatch in 67kg the day before. Details: Nooh, who was not in contention for a spot in the Tokyo Olympics due to fitness issues, performed admirably by winning silver in the plus 109 kg competition total. He lifted 390 kg total, including 165 kg in snatch and 225 kg in clean and jerk. “I am hopeful that all four of our weightlifters who competed in the global event in Tashkent will be able to earn Commonwealth Games tickets,” Butt said.