Rahmat Erwin Abdullah

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Rahmat Erwin Abdullah stands as one of Indonesia's most accomplished weightlifters, having secured a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and back-to-back world championship titles in 2021 and 2022. His ability to break world records multiple times, including a 209 kg clean and jerk in 2023 and a 205 kg lift in 2025, demonstrates his exceptional talent and dedication. Winning gold at the 2026 Asian Games while breaking two world records further cements his legacy as a dominant force in the sport. His achievements have elevated the profile of Indonesian weightlifting on the global stage.

Rahmat Erwin Abdullah receiving an award

AwardsRahmat Erwin Abdullah has achieved remarkable success in competitive weightlifting, earning a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He is a two-time World Champion, winning gold at the World Weightlifting Championships in 2021 and 2022. He holds multiple world records, including the clean and jerk in the 73 kg class (209 kg) set in 2023 and the 205 kg clean and jerk achieved in 2025. At the 2026 Asian Games, he secured gold in the 75 kg category, adding to his medal tally. He also won gold at the 2025 SEA Games after moving up to the 88 kg class.

Records & Feats

Clean and Jerk World Record (73 kg)

Weightlifting Record·2023

Lifted 209 kg at the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships in Hangzhou

Clean and Jerk World Record (88 kg)

Weightlifting Record·2025

Lifted 205 kg at the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships

Two World Records in One Event

Weightlifting Record·2026

Broken two world records during the 2026 Asian Games men's 75 kg final