2024 IWF World Cup: Full Results, Event Review & Final Stats Recap (Phuket, Thailand)

What Is It?

The 2024 IWF World Cup is the culminating competition in the qualification events for the Olympic Games. It’s also one of the two mandatory competitions for weightlifters who aim to participate in the Games, along with the World Championships in Riyadh.

Besides this tournament, athletes can get their slots to Paris by competing at the 2022 World Championships in Bogota; choose some of five 2023 continental championships (the Pan-American, European, Asian, African, and Oceania events); or among the two 2023 IWF Grand Prix events – the initial one in La Havana and the second one in Doha; and the last continental championships in 2024, namely Asian and European ones.

According to the Qualification demands: only 10 athletes in each of the 10 weight divisions, five for men and five for women, will get their spots from a ranking qualifying list.

What about the spot arrangement for the Olympic games, there are 120 quotas in Paris 2024. The top 10 in each weight category will earn a ticket, with 20 athletes from the hosting country and 10 representatives from other countries.

When Does It Take Place?

The 2024 IWF World Cup, the last Paris Qualification tournament will be held from 31 March till 11 April in Phuket, Thailand.

Who Participates?

It’s estimated that more than 1500 people, including athletes, coaches, and staff members will attend this tournament in Phuket.

IWF World Cup Schedule, Group A

Sunday 31 March:
Women’s 45 kg

Monday 01 April:
Women’s 49 kg, Men’s 55 kg

Tuesday 02 April:
Men’s 61 kg, Women’s 55 kg

Wednesday 03 April:
Women’s 59 kg

Thursday 04 April:
Men’s 67 kg, Men’s 73 kg

Friday 05 April:
Women’s 64 kg

Saturday 06 April:
Men’s 81 kg, Men’s 89 kg

Sunday 07 April:
Men’s 96 kg, Women’s 71 kg

Monday 08 April:
Women’s 76 kg, Men’s 102 kg

Tuesday 09 April:
Women’s 81 kg, Women’s 87 kg

Wednesday 10 April:
Women’s +87 kg, Men’s 109 kg

Thursday 11 April:
Men’s +109 kg

General Review

The IWF World Cup event is around the corner. It will be the last qualification tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympics. This event is essential and highly prestigious for weightlifters who consider this competition as a milestone in their sports path.

The World Cup competition in Phuket is extremely important for top-class athletes to get the qualification and gain the spots for the summer Olympic Games. By the way, this is a compulsory event each weightlifter is obliged to compete in alongside meeting the rest of the IWF events and participation requirements.

The standards are high as the competition requires excellent preparation, ultimate dedication, and high performance level from each athlete. The great game is approaching, so let’s focus on this prominent.

As the event approaches, the focus is clear—earn a place at the Paris Olympics. The Phuket World Cup represents not just a competition but a dream of Olympic glory.

Final Stats

Men’s results

Men’s 55 kg:

• PANG Un Chol became the category’s winner: he lifted 118 kg in Snatch, 152 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got 270 kg in total.
• CHOMCHUEN Natthawat from Thailand became the silver medalist with 119 kg in Snatch, 150 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 269 kg in total.
• LAI Gia Thanh from Vietnam closed the Top 3 with 120 kg in Snatch, 148 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 268 kg in total.

Men’s 61 kg:

• Li Fabin from China became the category’s leader: he did 146 kg in Snatch, 166 kg in Clean & Jerk, with a total of 312 kg.
• Hampton Morris from the USA took silver thanks to the Snatch of 127 kg, 176 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 303 kg.
• The bronze holder became Pak Myong Jin: he snatched 131 kg, did Clean & Jerk of 170 kg, and a total of 301 kg.

Men’s 67 kg:

• RI Won Ju won the tough battle with the incredible lifts of 144 kg in Snatch,  189 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 333 kg.
• MASSIDDA Sergio from Italy won silver for his country by lifting 145 kg, 172 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 317 kg overall.
• MURATBEK UULU Ishimbek from Kyrgyzstan became a bronze medalist resulting in the following results: 122 kg in Snatch, 172 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 294 kg in total.

Men’s 73 kg:

• JUNIANSYAH Rizki from Indonesia got gold by lifting 164 kg in Snatch, 201 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 365 kg in total.
• SHI Zhiyong from China took silver with 165 kg in Snatch, 191 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 356 kg.
• ABDULLAH Rahmat Erwin from Indonesia clinched bronze with the following results: 160 kg in Snatch, 195 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 355 kg.

Men’s 81 kg:

• RI Chong Song won three golds in Snatch of 166 kg, Clean & Jerk of 200 kg, and a total of 366 kg.
• MEREDOV Maksad from Turkmenistan took silver lifting 146 kg in Snatch, 182 kg in Clean & Jerk, and finished with 328 kg overall.
• GUERTIN Samuel from Canada lifted 140 kg in Snatch, 175 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got 315 kg in total.

Men’s 89 kg:

• Karlos Nasar from Bulgaria won the battle with the amazing lifts of 181 kg in Snatch,  215 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 396 kg.
• LOPEZ LOPEZ Yeison from Colombia won silver by lifting 182 kg, 210 kg in Clean & Jerk, and  392 kg overall.
• LI Dayin from China became a bronze medalist resulting in the following results: 173 kg in Snatch, 210 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 383 kg in total.

Women’s results

Women’s 45 kg:

• Won Hyon Sim got three gold medals by lifting 87 kg in Snatch, 109 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 196 kg.
• Siriwimon Pramongkhol from Thailand became second with 75 kg in Snatch, 101 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 176 kg in totals.
• My Phuong Khong from Vietnam took three bronze medals with the following results: 76 kg in Snatch, 84 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 160 kg in total.

Women’s 49 kg:

• WON Hyon Sim became the gold medalist with the following results: 87 kg in Snatch,  109 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 196 kg.
• PRAMONGHKHOL Siriwimon from Thailand took silver with a Snatch of 75 kg, 101 kg – Clean & Jerk, and 176 kg in total. 
• KHONG My Phuong from Vietnam clinched bronze by lifting 76 kg in Snatch, 84 kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 160 kg.

Women’s 55 kg:

• Kang Hyon Gyong won gold with the following results: 103 kg in Snatch, 131 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 234 kg in total.
• Cambei Mihaela-Valentina from Romania took silver by lifting 91 kg in Snatch, 110 kg in Clean & Jerk, and total of 201 kg.
• Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi from India became third with 83 kg in Snatch, 113 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 196 kg overall.

Women’s 59 kg:

• LUO Shifang from China won a gold medal by snatching 108 kg, lifting 140 kg in Clean & Jerk, and getting 248 kg in total.
• KIM Il Gyong did 240 kg in total, 108 kg in Snatch, and 132 kg in Clean & Jerk. 
• CHARRON Maude G from Canada was third performing 106 kg in Snatch, 130 kg in Clean & Jerk, and got a total of 236 kg.

Women’s 64 kg:

• RIM Un Sim won the gold medal in the category due to the incredible results: 114 kg in Snatch, 144 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 258 kg in total.
• RI Suk secured second place with the following results: Snatch of 108 kg, Clean & Jerk of 120 kg, and 248 kg overall.
• SAMULIAK Svitlana from Ukraine won the bronze medal by lifting 101 kg in Snatch, 120 kg in Clean & Jerk, and 221 kg in total.

All-Time Medal Table by Country

06.04 (Day 7)

On the seventh day of the competition, we’re going to spectate tough competitions between lifters in two categories from Group A – Men’s 81 kg and Men’s 89 kg, which is an Olympic weight class.

Men’s Cat. 81 kg:

Snatch results:

• RI Chong Song won gold in Snatch by lifting 166 kg on the third attempt.
• MEREDOV Maksad from Turkmenistan became a silver medalist with 146 kg on the second attempt.
• GUERTIN Samuel from Canada became third with 140 kg at the last lift.

Clean & Jerk results:

• RI Chong Song took gold performing 200 kg in this round.
• MEREDOV Maksad from Turkmenistan got silver with 182 kg.
• GUERTIN Samuel from Canada secured bronze with 175 kg.

Total results:

• RI Chong Song surpassed her opponents thanks to the impressive total of 366 kg.
• MEREDOV Maksad from Turkmenistan got a silver medal due to 328 kg in total.
• GUERTIN Samuel from Canada closed the Top 3 with a total of 315 kg.

Men’s Cat. 89 kg:

Snatch results:

• LOPEZ LOPEZ Yeison from Colombia reigned the podium due to a strong lift of 182 kg setting a new World Record.
• NASAR Karlos from Bulgaria became a silver medalist by lifting 181 kg.
• LI Dayin from China finished third due to the lift of 173 kg on the first attempt.

Clean & Jerk results:

• NASAR Karlos from Bulgaria lifted 215 kg at the first attempt and won gold.
• LOPEZ LOPEZ Yeison from Colombia became a silver medalist lifting 210 kg on the second attempt.
• PIZZOLATO Antonino from Italy won bronze in this round with the lift of 210 kg.

Total results: 

• NASAR Karlos from Bulgaria impressed the audience with his powerful totals of 396 kg.
• LOPEZ LOPEZ Yeison from Colombia took the second place thanks to the promising total of 392 kg.
• LI Dayin from China clinched bronze with a total of 383 kg.

05.04 (Day 6)

On the sixth day of the tournament, we’re going to spectate tough competitions between lifters in the category from Group A – Women’s 64 kg.

Women’s Cat. 64 kg:

Snatch results:

• RIM Un Sim took the gold medal after lifting 114 kg at the third attempt.
• RI Suk lifted 108 kg and clinched silver for her country.
• SAMULIAK Svitlana from Ukraine became third with 101 kg on the third lift.

Clean & Jerk results:

• RIM Un Sim reigned the weight category in the exercise as well by lifting 144 kg.
• RI Suk took silver with 140 kg at the first attempt.
• SAMULIAK Svitlana from Ukraine finished third with the result of 120 kg.

Total results:

• RIM Un Sim got gold in all disciplines with a total of 258 kg.
• RI Suk became a silver medalist thanks to a total result of 248 kg.
• SAMULIAK Svitlana from Ukraine secured the third spot with 221 kg overall.

04.04 (Day 5)

On the fifth day of the tournament, we’re going to spectate the competitions between athletes in two categories from Group A – Men’s 67 kg and the Men’s 73 kg.

Men’s Cat. 67 kg:

Snatch results:

• MASSIDDA Sergio from Italy took gold by lifting 145 kg on the third attempt.
• RI Won Ju lifted 144 kg on the last attempt and won silver.
• YASIN Mohammad from Indonesia took bronze with 133 kg on the second lift.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• RI Won Ju became a gold winner due to the lift of 189 kg on the third attempt setting a new World Record.
• MURATBEK UULU Ishimbek from Kyrgyzstan did 172 kg and clinched a silver medal.
• MASSIDDA Sergio from Italy took bronze due to a 172-kg lift.

Total results:

• RI Won Ju won gold with a total of 333 kg.
• MASSIDDA Sergio from Italy became a silver medalist with a total of  317 kg. 
• MURATBEK UULU Ishimbek from Kyrgyzstan closed the Top 3 by getting 294 kg in total. 

Men’s Cat. 73 kg:

Snatch results:

• SHI Zhiyong from China got gold by lifting 165 kg on the third attempt.
• JUNIANSYAH Rizki from Indonesia took second place with the result of 164 kg.
• ABDULLAH Rahmat Erwin from Indonesia closed the Top 3 with a lift of 160 kg on the second attempt.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• JUNINSYAH Rizki from Indonesia did 201 kg on the second attempt by winning a gold medal.
• ABDULLAH Rahmat Erwin from Indonesia became a silver medalist lifting 195 kg.
• BAK Joohyo from South Korea clinched the bronze with a result of 195 kg on the second lift.

Total results:

• JUNIANSYAH Rizki from Indonesia became a total winner in the category with a total of 365 kg setting a new World Record.
• SHI Zhiyong from China finished with a result of 356 kg.
• ABDULLAH Rahmat Erwin from Indonesia became a bronze holder with a total of 355 kg.

03.04 (Day 4)

On the fourth day of the World Cup in Phuket, Women’s category, the 59-kg weight division, was competing to get the winning spots for the Olympic Games qualification.

Women’s Cat. 59 kg:

Snatch results:

• KIM Il Gyong lifted 108 kg  from the third attempt and won gold.
• LUO Shifang from China won silver with 108 kg at the last lift.
• CHARRON Maude G from Canada became third with 106 kg she lifted at the third attempt.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• LUO Shifang from China succeeded in lifting 140 kg.
• KIM Il Gyong won gold with a lift of 132 kg.
• PEI Xinyi from China lifted 130 kg.

Total results:

• LUO Shifang from China got the gold medal with a total result of 248 kg, thus setting a World Record.
• KIM Il Gyong resulted in 240 kg and a silver medal.
• CHARRON Maude G from Canada finished with 236 kg and third place in the weight class.

02.04 (Day 3)

On the third day of the World Cup in Phuket,  Women’s category, the 55-kg weight division, and Men’s 61 kg, were competing to get the winning spots for the Olympic Games qualification.

Men’s Cat. 61 kg:

Snatch results:

• Li Fabin from China lifted 146 kg from the third attempt and won gold.
• Irawan Eko Yuli from Indonesia won silver with 133 kg.
• Ceniza John Febuar from the Phillipines became third with 132 kg on the second lift.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• Hampton Morris from the USA succeeded in lifting 176 kg by setting a new world record.
• Silachai Teerapong from Thailand won silver with a lift of 171 kg.
• Pak Myong Jin lifted 170 kg on the last attempt.

Total results:

• Li Fabin from China got the gold medal with a total result of 312 kg.
• Hampton Morris from the USA resulted in 303 kg and a silver medal.
• Pak Myong Jin finished with 301 kg and third place in the weight class.

Women’s Cat. 55 kg:

Snatch results:

• KANG Hyon Gyong got gold by lifting 103 kg on the third attempt.
• CAMBEI Mihaela-Valentina from Romania took second place with the result of 91 kg.
• Gallant Josee from Canada closed the Top 3 with a lift of 85 kg on the second lift.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• KANG Hyon Gyong did 131 kg on the second attempt winning a gold medal.
• SOROKHAIBAM Bindyarani Devi from India became a silver medalist lifting 113 kg.
• CAMBEI Mihaela-Valentina from Romania clinched the bronze with a result of 110 kg on the third attempt.

Total results:

• KANG Hyon Gyong became a total winner in the category with a total of  234 kg.
• CAMBEI Mihaela-Valentina from Romania finished with a result of 201 kg.
• SOROKHAIBAM Bindyarani Devi from India became a bronze holder with a total of 196 kg.

01.04 (Day 2)

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

Women’s Cat. 49 kg:

Snatch results:

• Hou Zhihui from China took the gold medal after lifting 97 kg at the second attempt.
• Ri Song Gum lifted 97 kg and clinched silver for her country.
• Jiang Huihua from China became third with 94 kg on the third try.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Ri Song Gum reigned the weight category in the exercise by lifting 124 kg.
• Hou Zhihui from China took silver with 120 kg at the third attempt.
• Jiang Huihua from China finished third with the result of 114 kg.

Total results:

• Ri Song Gum got two gold medals in all disciplines with a total of 221 kg.
• Hou Zhihui from China became a silver medalist thanks to a total result of 217 kg.
• Jiang Huihua from China secured the third spot with 208 kg overall.

Men’s Cat. 55 kg:

Snatch results:

• LAI Gia Thanh from Vietnam got gold by lifting 120 kg on the second attempt.
• CHOMCHUEN Natthawat from Thailand took second place with the result of 119 kg.
• PANG Un Chol closed the Top 3 with a lift of 118 kg on the second try.

Clean & Jerk results: 

• PANG Un Chol did 152 kg on the third attempt by winning a gold medal.
• CHOMCHUEN Natthawat from Thailand became a silver medalist lifting 150 kg.
• LAI Gia Thanh from Vietnam clinched the bronze with a result of 148 kg on the try.

Total results:

• PANG Un Chol became a total winner in the category with a total of  270 kg.
• CHOMCHUEN Natthawat from Thailand finished with a result of 269 kg.
• LAI Gia Thanh from Vietnam became a bronze holder with a total of 268 kg.

31.03 (Day 1)

On the first day of the competition, we’re going to spectate tough competitions between lifters in the category from Group A – Women’s 45 kg.

Women’s Cat. 45 kg:

Snatch results:

• Won Hyon Sim won gold in Snatch by lifting 87 kg.
• My Phuong Khong from Vietnam became a silver medalist with a 76 kg lift.
• Siriwimon Pramongkhol from Thailand became third with 75 kg.

Clean & Jerk results:

• Won Hyon Sim took gold performing 109 kg in this round.
• Siriwimon Pramongkhol from Thailand got silver with 101 kg.
• My Phuong Khong from Vietnam secured bronze with 84 kg.

Total results:

• Won Hyon Sim surpassed her opponents thanks to the impressive total of 196 kg.
• Siriwimon Pramongkhol from Thailand got a silver medal due to 176 kg in total.
• My Phuong Khong closed the Top 3 with a total of 160 kg.

WR/AS Recap and Totals

Day 1

• Won Hyon Sim from the Women’s 45-kg weight class set new Senior World records in Snatch of 87 kg, Clean & Jerk of 109 kg, and total of 196 kg, by improving her prior record set a the 2024 Asian Championships.

Day 2 

• Chinese lifter Hou Zhihui from the 49-kg weight division beat her prior World Records in total of 217 kg, and Snatch of 97 kg.
• Ri Song Gum from the 49-kg weight division set a new World Record in a total of 221 kg.

Day 3

• Hampton Morris from the 61-kg weight division claimed the first Senior World Record for the United States in over 50 years after jerking 176 kilograms.
• Li Fabin from the 61-kg weight category set a new World Record in Snatch by lifting 146 kg.

Day 5 

• Won Ju RI from the 67-kg weight category set a new World Record in the Clean & Jerk exercise by lifting 189 kg.
• Rizki JUNIANSYAH from Indonesia set a new World Record in a total of 365 kg in the 73-kg weight division.

Day 7

• LOPEZ LOPEZ Yeison from Colombia competing in the 89-kg weight category set a new World Record in Snatch by lifting 182 kg.

Final thoughts

The 2024 European Championships is the last chance for the leading athletes to preserve their quotas for the Olympic Games. This continental tournament will become one of the most dramatic battles of the whole 4 years. 

Don’t miss this historic event to witness new weightlifting stars and hit the podium proving their supremacy, mastery, and unlimited power.