2024 Asian Weightlifting Championships Results: Event Review & Final Stats Recap

What Is It?

The 2024 Asian Championship is one of the final remaining International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) competitions and is a mandatory event, which athletes should attend to qualify for Paris.

When Does It Take Place?

The Asian Continental Championship is taking place on 03/02-10/02 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Who Participates?

More than 230 weightlifters from 34 countries will participate in this Championship in Tashkent. We’ll watch the performances of world, Asian, and Olympic big names. 

General Review

The battle between the world’s strongest male and female athletes is gaining momentum for occupying the spots for the upcoming 2024 Asian Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. 

This time the Uzbekistan capital is hosting this prestigious world-level event, offering the most outstanding warriors qualifying spots for the Paris Olympic Games.

Let’s remind you of the key points regarding participation in the Olympic Games and athletes’ qualification rules. According to the regulations, weightlifters must attend the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships and the 2024 World Cup to be eligible to participate in the Paris 2024 Summer Games.

Besides these two compulsory competitions, a lifter also has to participate in at least three of the following tournaments: the 2022 World Championships, the 2023 Continental Championships, the 2023 Grand Prix I, the 2023 Grand Prix II, and the 2024 Continental Championships — to stay eligible to compete in Paris.

Final Stats

Men’s results

Men’s 55 kg:

• Pang Un Chol became the category’s winner: he lifted 116 kg in Snatch, 150 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got 266 kg in total.
• Natthawat Chomchuen from Thailand became the silver medalist with 119 kg in Snatch, 145 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 264 kg in total.
• Lai Gia Thanh from Vietnam closed the Top 3 with 116 kg in Snatch, 134 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 250 kg total.

Men’s 61 kg:

• Pak Myong Jin became the category’s leader: he did 134 kg in Snatch, 172 kg in Clean & Jerk, with a total of 306 kg.
• Ricko Saputra from Indonesia took silver thanks to the Snatch of 130 kg, 161 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 291 kg.
• The bronze holder became Trinh Van Vinh from Vietnam: Snatch of 129 kg, Clean & Jerk – 161 kg, and a total – 290 kg.

Men’s 67 kg:

• Ri Won Ju won the tough battle with the incredible lifts of 137 kg in Snatch, 180 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 317 kg.
• Akmolda Sairamkez from Kazakhstan won silver for his country by lifting 126 kg, 166 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 292 kg overall.
• Teerawat Ratphet from Thailand became a bronze medalist resulting in the following results: 128 kg in Snatch, 158 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 286 kg in total.

Men’s 73 kg:

• Rahmat Erwin Abdullah from Indonesia got three gold medals by lifting 159 kg in Snatch, 204 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 363 kg in total.
• Rizki Juniansyah from Indonesia took silver with 158 kg in Snatch, 195 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 353 kg.
• Masanori Miyamoto from Japan clinched bronze with the following results: 150 kg in Snatch, 185 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 335 kg.

Men’s 81 kg:

• Ri Chong Song won three golds in Snatch of 169 kg, Clean & Jerk of 200 kg, and a total of 369 kg.
• Uvarov Alexandr from Kazakhstan took silver lifting 153 kg in Snatch, 190 kg in Clean & Jerk, and finished with 343 kg overall.
• Torayev Gaygysyz from Turkmenistan lifted 148 kg in Snatch, 189 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got 337 kg in total.

Men’s 89 kg:

• Ali Alipour from Iran won the battle with the amazing lifts of 163 kg in Snatch, 200 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 363 kg.
• Zafarjonov Sarvarbek from Uzbekistan won silver by lifting 167 kg, 195 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 362 kg overall.
• Moldodosov Emil from Kyrgyzstan became a bronze medalist resulting in the following results: 162 kg in Snatch, 190 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 352 kg in total.

Men’s 96 kg:

• Won Jongbeom from South Korea became the winner by lifting 162 kg in Snatch, 205 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 367 kg.
• Usarov Sunnatilla from Uzbekistan became a silver medalist with a total of 346 kg, 161 kg in Snatch and 185 kg in Clean & Jerk.
• Tarmalov Nursultan from Kyrgyzstan secured bronze with the results of 149 kg in Snatch, 184 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 333 kg overall.

Men’s 102 kg:

• Djuraev Akbar from Uzbekistan won the competition at his weight division by lifting 180 kg in Snatch, 220 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 400 kg in total.
• Rasulbekov Bekdoolot from Kyrgyzstan clinched silver with 173 kg in Snatch, 213 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 386 kg.
• Chen Po-Jen from Taipei lifted 176 kg in the Snatch exercise, 206 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 382 kg in total.

Men’s 109 kg:

• Nurudinov Ruslan from Uzbekistan won the gold medal in Snatch of 175 kg, Clean & Jerk of 207 kg, and a total of 382 kg.
• Amriddinov Sharofiddin from Uzbekistan took silver lifting 176 kg in Snatch, 205 kg in Clean & Jerk, and finished with 381 kg overall.
• Ezzeddin Abdo Al from the United Arab Emirates lifted 167 kg in Snatch, 201 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got 3 kg in 368 kg total.

Men’s 109+ kg:

• Man Asaad from Syria became the category’s winner: he lifted 192 kg in Snatch, 252 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got 444 kg in total.
• Gor Minasyan from Bahrain became the silver medalist with 207 kg in Snatch, 242 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 443 kg in total.
• Ali Yusur from Iraq closed the Top 3 with 191 kg in Snatch, 234 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 425 kg in total.

Women’s results

Women’s 45 kg:

• Won Hyon Sim got 3 gold medals by lifting 86 kg in Snatch, 106 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 192 kg.
• Siriwimon Pramongkhol from Thailand became second with 72 kg in Snatch, 91 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 163 kg in totals.
• Hong Zi-Yu from Taipei took three bronze medals with the following results: 72 kg in Snatch, 90 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 162 kg in total.

Women’s 49 kg:

• Ri Song Gum became the gold medalist with the following results: 95 kg in Snatch, 125 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 220 kg.
• Rira Suzuki from Japan took silver with a Snatch of 82 kg, 109 kg – Clean & Jerk, and 191 kg in total. 
• Rosegie A. Ramos from the Philippines clinched bronze by lifting 88 kg in Snatch, 102 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 190 kg.

Women’s 55 kg:

• Kang Hyon Gyong won gold with the following results: 104 kg in Snatch, 123 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 227 kg in total.
• Chen Guan-Ling from Taipei took silver by lifting 89 kg in Snatch, 115 kg in Clean & Jerk, and total of 204 kg.
• Abduallaeva Nigora from Uzbekistan became third with 86 kg in Snatch, 106 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 192 kg overall.

Women’s 59 kg:

• Kim Il Gyong won three gold medals: in Snatch at 103 kg, Clean & Jerk at 122 kg, and 225 kg in total.
• Elreen Ann Q.Ando from the Phillippines did 213 kg in total, 110 kg in Snatch, and 120 kg in Clean & Jerk. 
• Natasya Beteyob from Indonesia was third performing 96 kg in Snatch, 116 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got a total of 212 kg.

Women’s 64 kg:

• Ri Suk won the gold medal in the category due to the incredible results: 112 kg in Snatch, 141 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 253 kg in total.
• Li We-Chia from Taipei secured second place with the following results: Snatch of 85 kg, Clean & Jerk of 118 kg, and 203 kg overall.
• Park Minkyung from South Korea won the bronze medal by lifting 86 kg in Snatch, 116 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 202 kg in total.

Women’s 71 kg:

• Song Guk Hyang became a winner and clinched three gold medals due to 115 kg in Snatch, 154 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 269 kg overall.
• Chen Wen-Huei from Taipei secured silver with the following results: Snatch of 108 kg, Clean & Jerk of 128 kg, and a total of 236 kg.
• Mun Minhee from South Korea became a bronze medalist thanks to 102 kg in Snatch, 129 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 231 kg.

Women’s 76 kg:

• Jong Chun Hui won gold with the following results: 111 kg in Snatch, 125 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 236 kg in total.
• Elaheh Razzaghi from Iran took silver by lifting 96 kg in Snatch, 124 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 220 kg.
• Melnichenko Tatiana from Kyrgyzstan became third with 97 kg in Snatch, 122 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 219 kg overall.

Women’s 81 kg:

• Kim Suh-Yeon from South Korea won the battle today with the following results: Snatch of 110 kg, Clean & Jerk of 144 kg, and a total of 254 kg.
• Adashbaeva Rigina from Uxbridge took silver lifting 107 kg in Snatch, 136 kg in Clean & Jerk, and finished with 243 kg overall.
• Kim Iseul from South Korea lifted 105 kg in Snatch, 133 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got 238 kg in total.

Women’s 87 kg:

• Yun Ha Je from South Korea became a winner and clinched two gold medals due to 100 kg in Snatch, 130 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 230 kg overall.
• Suvonova Nigora from Uzbekistan secured silver with the following results: Snatch of 101 kg, Clean & Jerk of 128 kg, and a total of 229 kg.
• Kizhan Maghsoudi from Iran became a bronze medalist thanks to 96 kg in Snatch, 117 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 213 kg.

Women’s 87+ kg:

• Park Hyejeong from South Korea won three gold medals: in Snatch at 128 kg, Clean & Jerk at 165 kg, and 293 kg in total.
• Son Younghee from South Korea did 287 kg in total, 110 kg in Snatch, and 120 kg in Clean & Jerk. 
• Nurul Akmal from Indonesia was third performing 110 kg in Snatch, 149 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got a total of 259 kg.

All-Time Medal Table by Country

Day-by-Day Recap

10.02 (Day 8)

On the eighth day of the competition, we’re going to spectate tough competitions between lifters in two categories from Group A – Men’s 109 and 109+ kg.

Men’s Cat. 109 kg:

Snatch results:

• Amriddinov Sharofiddin from Uzbekistan won gold in Snatch by lifting 176 kg on the third attempt.
• Nurudinov Ruslan from Uzbekistan became a silver medalist with 175 kg on the third try.
• Ezzeddin Abdo Al from the United Arab Emirates became third with 167 kg at the third try.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Nuriddinov Ruslan from Uzbekistan took gold performing 207 kg in this round.
• Amriddinov Sharofiddin from Uzbekistan got silver with 205 kg.
• Ezzeddin Abdo Al from the United Arab Emirates secured bronze with 201 kg.

Total results:

• Nuriddinov Ruslan from Uzbekistan surpassed her opponents thanks to the impressive total of 382 kg.
• Amriddinov Sharofiddin from Uzbekistan got a silver medal due to 381 kg in total.
• Ezzeddin Abdo Al from the United Arab Emirates closed the Top 3 with a total of 368 kg.

Men’s Cat. 109+ kg:

Snatch results:

• Gor Minsyan from Bahrain surpassed his opponents by winning gold with a Snatch of 207 kg.
• Man Asaad from Syria took second place by lifting 192 kg.
• Djangabaev Rustam from Uzbekistan lifted 192 kg and got the bronze medal.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Man Asaad from Syria took gold in this session by lifting 252 kg.
• Gor Minsyan from Bahrain secured the silver medal with a result of 242 kg.
• Ali Yusur from Iraq became third with 234 kg.

Total results:

• Man Asaad from Syria became a total winner in the category due to the sum of exercises of 444 kg.
• Gor Minsyan from Bahrain clinched silver in today’s battle with 443 kg in total.
• Ali Yusur from Iraq took bronze with a total result of 425 kg.

09.02 (Day 7)

On the seventh day of the competition, we’re going to spectate the competitions between athletes in three categories from Group A – Women’s 87 kg, Women’s +87 kg, and Men’s 102 kg.

Men’s Cat. 102 kg:

Snatch results:

• Akbar Djuraev from Uzbekistan lifted 180 kg on the second attempt and won gold.
• Chen Po-Jen from Taipei won silver with 176 kg on the second try.
• Lai Gia Thanh from Vietnam became third with 116 kg as well

Clean & Jerk results:

• Akbar Djuraev got the gold medal with a total result of 220 kg.
• Rasulbekov Bekdoolot from Kyrgyzstan resulted in 213 kg and a silver medal.
• Chen Po-Jen from Taipei finished with 206 kg and third place in the weight class.

Total results: 

• Akbar Djuraev from Uzbekistan won gold with a lift of 400 kg.
• Rasulbekov Bekdoolot from Kyrgyzstan lifted 386 kg.
• Chen Po-Jen from Taipei succeeded in lifting 382 kg.

Women’s Cat. 87 kg:

Snatch results:

• Suvonova Nigora from Uzbekistan took gold by lifting 101 kg on the third attempt.
• Yun Ha Je from South Korea lifted 100 kg and won silver.
• Kizhan Maghsoudi from Iran took bronze with 96 kg on the third try.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• Yun Ha Je from South Korea became a gold winner due to the lift of 130 kg on the third attempt.
• Suvonova Nigora from Uzbekistan did 128 kg and clinched a silver medal.
• Kizhan Maghsoudi from Iran took bronze due to a 117-kg lift.

Total results:

• Yun Ha Je from South Korea won gold with a total of 230 kg.
• Suvonova Nigora from Uzbekistan became a silver medalist with a total of 229 kg. 
• Kizhan Maghsoudi from Iran closed the Top 3 by getting 213 kg in total. 

Women’s Cat. 87+ kg:

Snatch results:

• Park Hyejeong from South Korea took gold with an impressive lift of 128 kg on the third attempt.
• Son Younghee from South Korea lifted 127 kg on the third try and became a silver medalist.
• Jabborova Tursunoy from Uzbekistan clinched bronze in this round with 116 kg on the last attempt.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Park Hyejeong from South Korea was the leader in the C&J exercise due to her solid lift of 165 kg.
• Son Younghee from South Korea made a good lift of 160 kg on the second attempt.
• Nurul Akmal from Indonesia gained bronze by lifting 149 kg at the third try.

Total results:

• Park Hyejeong from South Korea was a total leader of the weight class who took three golds resulting in 293 kg.
• Son Younghee from South Korea saved silver with 287 kg overally.
• Nurul Akmal from Indonesia got the bronze medal thanks to his total of 259 kg.

08.02 (Day 6)

On the sixth day of the competition, we’re going to spectate the competitions between athletes in four categories from Group A, including two Olympic divisions – Men’s 89 kg, Women’s 76 kg, Men’s 96 kg, and Women’s 81 kg.

Men’s Cat. 89 kg:

Snatch results:

• Zafarjonov Sarvarbek from Uzbekistan took gold by lifting 167 kg from the third attempt.
• Ali Alipour from Iran lifted 163 kg and won silver.
• Moldodosov Emil from Kyrgystan took bronze with 162 kg on the second try.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Yu Dongju from South Korea took gold performing 201 kg in this round.
• Ali Alipour from Iran got silver with 200 kg.
• Amur Salim Al Khanjari from Oman secured bronze with 196 kg.

Total results:

• Ali Alipour from Iran reigned the podium with a total of 363 kg.
• Zafarjonov Sarvarbek from Uzbekistan became second with a result of 362 kg.
• Moldodosov Emil from Kyrgystan won bronze with 352 kg.

Women’s Cat. 76 kg:

Snatch results: 

• Jong Chun Hui lifted 111 kg and claimed the gold medal.
• Melnichenko Tatiana from Kyrgyzstan secured silver with the lift of 97 kg.
• Otgonchimeg Tugs-Erdene from Mongolia did a lift of 97 kg and got bronze.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Jong Chun Hui won the gold medal due to the lift of 125 kg.
• Elaheh Razzaghi from Iran managed to cope with 124 kg and got silver to her country’s medal board.
• Mahassen Hala Fattouh from Lebanon finished third with the result of 122 kg.

Total results:

• Jong Chun Hui won the competition in the category by lifting 236 kg overall.
• Elaheh Razzaghi from Iran got 220 kg in total and the silver medal.
• Melnichenko Tatiana from Kyrgyzstan became the bronze medalist with the result of 219 kg.

Men’s Cat. 96 kg:

Snatch results: 

• Won Jong Beom from South Korea lifted 162 kg and took gold.
• Usarov Sunnatilla from Uzbekistan fell behind his rival just in one kilo gap lifting 161 kg.
• Staroverkin Kirill from Kazakhstan secured bronze with the result of 150 kg.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Won Jong Beom from South Korea did 205 kg with a 20 kilo cushion over his opponent.
• Usarov Sunnatilla from Uzbekistan finished the exercise with silver and 185 kg.
• Tarmalov Nursultan from Kyrgyzstan lifted 184 kg becoming a bronze medalist.

Total results:

• Won Jong Beom from South Korea was the leader of the category with a total result of 367 kg.
• Usarov Sunnatilla from Uzbekistan lifted 346 kg in the sum of two exercises and got silver.
• Tarmalov Nursultan from Kyrgyzstan finished third with a total of 333 kg and a bronze medal.

Women’s Cat. 81 kg:

Snatch results: 

• Kim Suhyeon from South Korea reigned the podium with the result of 110 kg.
• Adashbaeva Rigina from Uzbekistan lifted 107 kg and clinched the silver medal.
• Rustamova Anamjan from Turkmenistan fell behind her rivals by 3 kilos with the 105 kg lift.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Kim Suhyeon from South Korea succeeded to win gold with 144 kg on the third attempt.
• Adashbaeva Rigina from Uzbekistan finished second with the result of 136 kg.
• Kim Iseul from South Korea lifted 133 kg on the second try by winning bronze.

Total results:

• Kim Suh-Yeon from South Korea finished the performance with 254 kg in the sum of two rounds.
• Adashbaeva Rigina from Uzbekistan got silver due to the overall result of 243 kg.
• Kim Iseul from South Korea lifted 238 kg by winning bronze for her country.

07.02 (Day 5)

The fifth day of the tournament was full of attention-grabbing moments in both categories competing today – Men’s 81 kg and the Olympic Women’s 71 kg weight class. Let’s see today’s leaders and their winning weights that brought them the desired prevalence.

Men’s Cat. 81 kg:

Snatch results:

• Ri Chong Song surpassed his opponents by winning gold with a Snatch of 169 kg.
• Abdolloh Beiranvand from Iran took second place by lifting 154 kg.
• Uvarov Alexandr from Kazakhstan lifted one kilo less, 153 kg and got the bronze medal.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Ri Chong Song took gold in this session by lifting 200 kg on the first attempt.
• Uvarov Alexandr from Kazakhstan secured the silver medal with a result of 190 kg on the third attempt.
• Torayev Gaygysyz from Turkmenistan became third with 189 kg.

Total results:

• Ri Chong Song became a total winner in the category due to the sum of exercises of 369 kg.
• Uvarov Alexandr from Kazakhstan clinched silver in today’s battle with 343 kg in total.
• Torayev Gaygysyz from Turkmenistan took bronze with a total result of 337 kg.

Women’s Cat. 71 kg:

Snatch results:

• Song Guk Huang took gold in the Snatch exercise by lifting 115 kg.
• Chen Wen-Huei from Taipei lifted 108 kg and won the silver medal.
• Mum Minhee from South Korea became third in this round with a result of 102 kg.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• Song Guk Hyang hit the podium with incredible 154 kg by winning gold.
• Runa Segawa from Japan secured second place with 130 kg.
• Mum Minhee from South Korea entered the Top 3 with a result of 129 kg.

Total results:

• Song Guk Hyang finished her performance with 269 kg in total.
• Chen Wen-Huei from Taipei was the second due to the overall result of 236 kg.
• Mun Minhee from South Korea got bronze due to her overall result of 231 kg.

06.02 (Day 4)

On the fourth day of the competition, we’re going to spectate tough competitions between lifters in two categories from Group A – Women’s 64 kg and Men’s 73 kg, which is an Olympic weight class.

Women’s Cat. 64 kg:

Snatch results:

• Ri Suk won gold in Snatch by lifting 112 kg on the third attempt.
• Ganzorig Anuujin from Mongolia became a silver medalist with 90 kg on the first try.
• Han Jian from South Korea became third with 88 kg at the second try.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Ri Suk took gold performing 141 kg in this round.
• Li We-Chia from Taipei got silver with 118 kg.
• Park Minkyung from South Korea secured bronze with 116 kg.

Total results:

• Ri Suk surpassed her opponents thanks to the impressive total of 253 kg.
• Li We-Chia from Taipei got a silver medal due to 203 kg in total.
• Park Minkyung from South Korea closed the Top 3 with a total of 202 kg.

Men’s Cat. 73 kg:

Snatch results:

• Rahmat Erwin Abdullah from Indonesia lifted 159 kg at the third attempt and won gold.
• Rizki Juniansyah from Indonesia became a silver medalist lifting 158 kg on the third attempt.
• Masanori Miyamoto from Japan won bronze in this round with the lift of 150 kg.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Rahmat Erwin Abdullah from Indonesia reigned the podium due to a strong lift of 204 kg shattering a new World Record.
• Rizki Juniansyah from Indonesia became a silver medalist by lifting 195 kg.
• Bak Joohyo from South Korea finished third due to the lift of 186 kg on the second attempt.

Total results: 

• Rahmat Erwin Abdullah from Indonesia impressed the audience with his powerful totals of 363 kg.
• Rizki Juniansyah from Indonesia took the second place thanks to the promising total of 353 kg.
• Masanori Miyamoto from Japan clinched bronze with a total of 335 kg.

05.02 (Day 3)

On the third day of the Asian tournament, we’re going to spectate tough competitions between lifters in two categories from Group A – Men’s 67 kg and Women’s 59 kg, which is an Olympic weight class.

Men’s Cat. 67 kg:

Snatch results:

• Ri Won Ju took gold with an impressive lift of 137 kg on the second attempt.
• Teerawat Ratphet from Thailand lifted 128 kg on the third try and became a silver medalist.
• Elyas Tamim Al Busaidi from Oman clinched bronze in this round with 127 kg on the last attempt.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Ri Won Ju was the leader in the C&J exercise due to her solid lift of 180 kg.
• Akmolda Sairamkez from Kazakhstan made a good lift of 166 kg on the second attempt.
• Hu Jyun-Siang from Taipei gained bronze by lifting 164 kg at the third try.

Total results:

• Ri Won Ju was a total leader of the weight class who took three golds resulting in 317 kg.
• Akmolda Sairamkez from Kazakhstan saved silver with 292 kg overally.
• Teerawat Ratphet from Thailand got the bronze medal thanks to his total of 286 kg.

Women’s Cat. 59 kg:

Snatch results:

• Kim Il Gyong took the gold medal after lifting 103 kg at the third attempt.
• Natasya Beteyob from Indonesia lifted 96 kg and clinched silver for her country.
• Thanaporn Saetia from Thailand became third with 96 kg on the third try as well.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Kim Il Gyong reigned the weight category in the exercise as well by lifting 122 kg.
• Elreen Ann Q.Ando from the Phillippines took silver with 120 kg at the second attempt.
• Natasya Beteyob from Indonesia finished third with the result of 116 kg.

Total results:

• Kim Il Gyong got three gold medals in all disciplines with a total of 225 kg.
• Elreen Ann Q.Ando from the Phillippines became a silver medalist thanks to a total result of 213 kg.
• Natasya Beteyob from Indonesia secured the third spot with 212 kg overall.

04.02 (Day 2)

On the second day of the tournament, we’re going to spectate the competitions between athletes in two categories from Group A – Women’s 49 kg, Men’s 61 kg, and Women’s 55 kg.

Women’s Cat. 49 kg:

Snatch results:

• Ri Song Gum took gold by lifting 95 kg from the first attempt.
• Rosegie A. Ramos from the Phillippines lifted 88 kg and won silver.
• Surodchana Khambao from Thailand took bronze with 86 kg on the third try.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• Ri Song Gum became a gold winner due to the lift of 125 kg on the third attempt.
• Japanese Rira Suzuki did 109 kg and clinched a silver medal.
• Surodchana Khambao took bronze due to a 106-kg lift.

Total results:

• Ri Song Gum won gold with a total of 220 kg.
• Rira Suzuki from Japan became a silver medalist with a total of 191 kg. 
• Rosegie A. Ramos closed the Top 3 by getting 190 kg in total. 

Men’s Cat. 61 kg:

Snatch results:

• Pak Myong Jin got gold by lifting 134 kg on the third attempt.
• Lee Hyeseong (KOR) took second place with the result of 131 kg.
• Ricko Saputra (INA) closed the Top 3 with a lift of 130 kg on the third try.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• Pak Myong Jin did 172 kg on the third attempt by winning a gold medal.
• Ricko Saputra (INA) became a silver medalist lifting 161 kg.
• Trinh Van Vinh (VIE) clinched the bronze with a result of 161 kg on the last try.

Total results:

• Pak Myong Jin became a total winner in the category with a total of 306 kg.
• Ricko Saputra (INA) finished with a result of 291 kg.
• Trinh Van Vinh (VIE) became a bronze holder with a total of 290 kg.

Women’s Cat. 55 kg:

Snatch results:

• Kang Hyon Gyong became the leader in this exercise with 104 kg on the third attempt.
• Chen Guan-Ling from Taipei took silver due to the lift of 89 kg.
• Abduallaeva Nigora from Uzbekistan clinched bronze with the result of 86 kg.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• Kang Hyon Gyong hit the podium with a lift of 123 kg.
• Chen Guan-Ling from Taipei lifted 115 kg and took silver.
• Abduallaeva Nigora from Uzbekistan finished third with 106 kg.

Total results:

• Kang Hyon Gyong won this battle due to the total result of 227 kg.
• Chen Guan-Ling from Taipei finished second with 204 kg overall.
• Abduallaeva Nigora from Uzbekistan took bronze with 192 kg in a total.

03.02 (Day 1)

On the first day of the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, two categories Women’s 45-kg and Men’s 55-kg weight categories were competing to get the winning spots for the Olympic Games qualification.

Women’s Cat. 45 kg:

Snatch results:

• Won Hyon Sim got gold in the Snatch exercise with her best attempt of 86 kg.
• Siriwomon Pramongkhol from Thailand became second with a result of 72 kg.
• Hong Zi-Yu from Taipei lifted 72 kg on the third attempt and got bronze.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• Won Hyon Sim won the gold medal by lifting 106 kg.
• Siriwomon Pramongkhol from Thailand lifted 91 kg from the first attempt and took silver.
• Hong Zi-Yu from Taipei became third with the 90 kg she lifted on the last try.

Total results:

• Won Hyon Sim won the battle with a total of 192 kg.
• Siriwomon Pramongkhol from Thailand gained 163 kg in her total.
• Hong Zi-Yu from Taipei won bronze with 162 kg.

Men’s Cat. 55 kg:

Snatch results:

• Nathhawat Chomchuen from Thailand lifted 119 kg on the third attempt and won gold.
• Pang Un Chol won silver with 116 kg on the third try.
• Lai Gia Thanh from Vietnam became third with 116 kg as well

Clean & Jerk results: 

• Pang Un Chol won gold with a lift of 150 kg.
• Nathhawat Chomchuen from Thailand lifted 145 kg.
• Witoon Mingmoon from Thailand succeeded in lifting 135 kg.

Total results:

• Pang Un Chol got the gold medal with a total result of 269 kg.
• Nathhawat Chomchuen from Thailand resulted in 261 kg and a silver medal.
• Lai Gia Thanh from Vietnam finished with 251 kg and third place in the weight class.

WR/AS Recap and Totals

Day 1 (03.02)

• Won Hyon Sim from the 45-kg weight class set a new World Record in Snatch of 86 kg.

Day 2 (04.02)

• Ri Song Gum from the 49-kg weight category set a new World and Asian World Record in Clean & Jerk of 125 kg, and a total of 220 kg.

• Kang Hyon Gyong from the 55-kg weight class set the World Record in Snatch of 104 kg.

Day 4 (06.02)

• Rahmat Erwin Abdullah from the 73-kg weight class set two new World Records in Clean & Jerk in a row, 202 kg on the second attempt and 204 kg at the third try.
• Rizki Juniansyah from the 73-kg weight division improved his Personal Best in Snatch lifting 158 kg on the third attempt.

Day 8 (10.02)

• Man Asaad from the 109+ kg weight category shattered a new World Record in Clean & Jerk by lifting 252 kg.

About the Chinese team’s participation in the AWC 

The world’s most dominant country in weightlifting, China withdrew this February’s remaining 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualification opportunity, namely from the upcoming Asian Championship.

Let’s outline the reason for such a decision. The Chinese weightlifting team has already participated in three key competitions in a row in a period from September to December 2023. These tournaments included the World Championship in Riyadh, which is a compulsory Olympic qualification event, the Asian Games in Hangzhou, and the Grand Prix in Qatar.

To have some rest, both physical and mental, and adjust the proper rhythm for future competition, the Chinese weightlifting team decided to take part in the Thailand World Cup held at the end of March which is also a compulsory qualification event.

Considering this fact, Chinese athletes’ absence at the 2024 AWC will enable other countries to compete and show their best. It must be mentioned that China has five women’s and three men’s weight divisions leading the total ranking.

For instance, Li Fabin (61 kg weight class) and Liu Huanhua (102 kg weight class) are supposed to be the strongest lifters. While Li Dayin and Tian Tao, both from the 89-kg weight class, will compete for the final slot, facing tough competition from Bulgarian Nasar, Italian Pizzolato, and Venezuelan Vallenilla.