The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, was nothing short of spectacular! The Chinese mainland delivered a stunning performance with a total haul of 31 gold, 15 silver, and 11 bronze medals, proving that hard work and passion truly pay off 💪.
World champion Li Yan stole the spotlight in the women’s +87kg category. Up against top competitors including Paris Olympic silver medalist Park Hye-jeong from South Korea, Li Yan launched her campaign with a 135kg snatch and then upped the ante with a 140kg lift, finishing an impressive 15kg ahead to sweep gold in snatch, clean and jerk, and total. In the men’s +109kg division, the competition was fierce too—South Korea's Hwang Woo-man clinched snatch gold with 196kg, while Iran's Sharifikelarijani Ayat captured gold in both clean and jerk (227kg) and total (422kg).
This epic display of strength and precision resonates with our fast-paced, tech-savvy community. Such electrifying performances remind us that sports can inspire and unite us all across cultures. Stay tuned for more amazing moments in the world of sports!
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China dominate 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships with 31 golds
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