At the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, east China's Zhejiang Province, rising star Zhang Haiqin dominated the women’s 55kg event! Born in 2005, she flawlessly completed six attempts, lifting 99kg in the snatch and an impressive 126kg in the clean and jerk, totaling 225kg and breaking all world junior records. 🏆
The action was equally thrilling in the men’s divisions. In the 61kg class, China's Wang Hao kicked off with a snatch gold of 142kg. However, Pak Myong Jin from the DPRK surged back in the clean and jerk with a powerful 170kg, clinching both the clean and jerk and overall gold by a razor-thin margin, while China’s Wang Min earned three bronze medals.
The competition heated up in the men’s 67kg category too. China's Zheng Xinhao captured the snatch gold with 147kg, but a modest 170kg in the clean and jerk led him to a bronze finish. Vietnam’s Tran Minh Tri grabbed the overall gold with a nail-biting 318kg, edging out Zheng by just 1kg. 🇻🇳
This championship is a testament to the remarkable talent emerging from Asia. For all the tech-savvy and globally curious young readers in South and Southeast Asia, these performances are a thrilling reminder of the competitive spirit and dedication that unite our diverse region. Keep your eyes on these game-changing athletes as they continue to set new records and inspire! 💪
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China's Zhang Haiqin shines at Asian Weightlifting Championships
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